Economics at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in economics earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Chicago Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics 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 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 329 | Howard University Washington, DC | $63,972 | $56,056 | #352 | — |
| 330 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $63,972 | $67,451 | #284 | $50,648 |
| 331 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $63,582 | $55,805 | #353 | — |
| 332 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $63,429 | $62,319 | #321 | $37,767 |
| 333 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $63,331 | $60,278 | #338 | $37,188 |
| 334 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $63,255 | $63,628 | #314 | $45,993 |
| 335 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $63,252 | $67,499 | #283 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,767 one year after graduating and $63,429 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #332 by median pay four years after graduation, and #321 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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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.