Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Illinois Chicago, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 24% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 83rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Illinois Chicago
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $78,040 | $120,470 | +13% | #77 of 349 | #75 | $17,418 |
| Computer Engineering | $71,148 | $102,691 | -6% | #109 of 189 | #128 | $19,250 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $72,926 | $92,002 | -9% | #222 of 258 | #222 | $21,129 |
| Chemical Engineering | $58,377 | $87,407 | -11% | #137 of 158 | #136 | $22,500 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $55,011 | $87,393 | -6% | #94 of 118 | #94 | $21,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,871 | $87,384 | -5% | #255 of 318 | #257 | $20,146 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,045 | $87,037 | -2% | #474 of 966 | #580 | $15,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $57,281 | $86,202 | -12% | #86 of 94 | #87 | $20,341 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,680 | $86,088 | +13% | #163 of 796 | #200 | $18,050 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,310 | $83,680 | -3% | #139 of 233 | #172 | $22,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $55,591 | $83,218 | +-0% | #160 of 452 | #190 | $15,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | $58,651 | $81,180 | -5% | #83 of 148 | #79 | $14,149 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | $44,143 | $77,321 | -35% | #5 of 5 | #5 | $18,150 |
| Marketing | $42,782 | $71,293 | +3% | #170 of 516 | #214 | $17,377 |
| Statistics | $38,296 | $68,585 | -26% | #48 of 50 | #49 | $21,472 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,781 | $68,109 | +-0% | #442 of 1176 | #536 | $20,832 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $45,665 | $67,555 | -22% | #112 of 126 | #112 | $15,251 |
| Mathematics | — | $67,016 | -4% | #190 of 309 | #191 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,526 | $66,694 | +14% | #79 of 275 | #100 | $19,466 |
| Chemistry | — | $64,442 | -1% | #128 of 209 | #145 | $20,474 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,917 | $64,100 | +35% | #12 of 680 | #11 | $15,000 |
| Economics | $37,767 | $63,429 | -23% | #332 of 368 | #321 | $17,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,292 | $63,233 | +23% | #18 of 345 | #22 | $15,495 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $37,280 | $61,206 | +2% | #65 of 138 | #73 | $21,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $38,363 | $60,020 | -5% | #320 of 565 | #339 | $18,597 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $34,551 | $59,295 | +7% | #168 of 660 | #216 | $15,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $34,377 | $59,188 | +15% | #90 of 299 | #101 | $22,881 |
| Biology | $28,768 | $59,119 | +3% | #371 of 841 | #424 | $16,031 |
| Public Health | $41,585 | $58,603 | +-0% | #101 of 215 | #109 | $20,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $34,308 | $58,268 | -11% | #92 of 110 | #87 | $14,723 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $57,594 | +5% | #98 of 225 | #111 | $17,500 |
| Architecture | $27,525 | $56,975 | -15% | #77 of 78 | #77 | $23,080 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $26,074 | $56,869 | -9% | #49 of 67 | #51 | $15,687 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,912 | $56,845 | +1% | #249 of 660 | #289 | $19,224 |
| History | $26,474 | $55,326 | +9% | #127 of 459 | #128 | $19,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $28,874 | $55,247 | +1% | #245 of 610 | #319 | $15,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $33,530 | $54,584 | -2% | #42 of 85 | #45 | $14,000 |
| Sociology | $34,435 | $53,962 | +2% | #191 of 462 | #211 | $17,500 |
| Psychology | $30,565 | $52,736 | +4% | #367 of 1027 | #408 | $15,934 |
| Anthropology | $30,648 | $51,907 | +11% | #52 of 188 | #40 | $21,500 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $29,735 | $50,429 | -18% | #127 of 156 | #135 | $19,500 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | — | $50,202 | -20% | #29 of 30 | #29 | $18,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $36,743 | $50,123 | +3% | #63 of 172 | #81 | $16,200 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $34,422 | $49,393 | -11% | #63 of 70 | #67 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $31,066 | $48,442 | +-0% | #300 of 576 | #334 | $17,500 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $33,366 | $45,253 | -12% | #87 of 103 | #73 | $16,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $21,954 | $41,924 | +1% | #202 of 423 | #228 | $25,250 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $14,938 | $36,792 | -7% | #182 of 255 | #199 | $20,342 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $35,205 | — | — | — | — | $14,250 |
| Sustainability Studies | $30,548 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of Illinois Chicago Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $457,545
- Avg rent near campus: $2,992/mo — vs ~$1,009/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60602 (6.8% cap, Chicago)
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🏆 Where University of Illinois Chicago Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Room | $9,078 | |
| Board | $5,129 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $36,364 | $51,386 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,257 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,945 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,887 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,806 |
| $110,001+ | $25,479 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology