Information Science/Studies at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 121 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in information science/studies earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Chicago Compares for Information Science/Studies
All 148 colleges reporting information science/studies 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 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $163,740 | $160,873 | #1 | $102,998 |
| 2 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $131,090 | $115,438 | #4 | $80,731 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $130,798 | $137,911 | #2 | $88,515 |
| 4 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $113,367 | $99,493 | #18 | — |
| 5 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $113,345 | $103,211 | #11 | $80,173 |
| 6 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $112,128 | $106,271 | #7 | $79,918 |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $109,092 | $95,741 | #22 | $70,344 |
| 8 | Albright College Reading, PA | $108,846 | $110,697 | #5 | $80,329 |
| 9 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $105,646 | $117,145 | #3 | $76,549 |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $105,145 | $92,134 | #43 | — |
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| 80 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $81,539 | $77,887 | #84 | $64,382 |
| 81 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $81,420 | $85,848 | #60 | $66,967 |
| 82 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $81,289 | $82,647 | #71 | $55,081 |
| 83 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $81,180 | $79,759 | #79 | $58,651 |
| 84 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $81,117 | $82,497 | #72 | $59,951 |
| 85 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $81,117 | $82,497 | #73 | $59,951 |
| 86 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $81,116 | $71,189 | #112 | $61,290 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago information science/studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,651 one year after graduating and $81,180 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for information science/studies?
Among 148 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is information science/studies at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for information science/studies ($85,294), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,149.
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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.