Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in mathematics and computer science earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Chicago Compares for Mathematics and Computer Science
All 5 colleges reporting mathematics and 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 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $155,503 | $152,781 | #1 | $109,843 |
| 2 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $147,013 | $133,772 | #2 | $91,851 |
| 3 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $137,218 | $124,859 | #3 | $89,651 |
| 4 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $85,968 | $91,741 | #4 | $68,137 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $77,321 | $75,967 | #5 | $44,143 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago mathematics and computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,143 one year after graduating and $77,321 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for mathematics and computer science?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics and computer science graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics and computer science at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for mathematics and computer science ($118,943), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,150.
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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.