Computer Science at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 337 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in computer science earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Chicago Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 74 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $121,405 | $122,120 | #62 | $85,376 |
| 75 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $121,405 | $122,120 | #63 | $85,376 |
| 76 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $120,953 | $118,836 | #73 | $86,005 |
| 77 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $120,470 | $118,361 | #75 | $78,040 |
| 78 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $120,076 | $128,819 | #49 | $70,026 |
| 79 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $120,021 | $105,691 | #137 | $71,672 |
| 80 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $119,900 | $109,101 | #121 | $60,371 |
Other Computer Science Credentials at University of Illinois Chicago
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,886 | $145,430 | — |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Chicago by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,040 one year after graduating and $120,470 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,418.
← All data for University of Illinois Chicago · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.