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 Springfield, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 53rd 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 Springfield
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 | $72,657 | $102,020 | -5% | #154 of 349 | #171 | $24,925 |
| Mathematics | — | $72,681 | +4% | #131 of 309 | #146 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | $69,334 | -9% | #69 of 93 | #82 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $43,081 | $64,048 | -16% | #634 of 796 | #690 | $20,228 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,236 | $61,499 | -10% | #737 of 1176 | #829 | $21,799 |
| Biology | $33,882 | $59,817 | +5% | #342 of 841 | #397 | $18,661 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $58,236 | -8% | #373 of 565 | #382 | $21,196 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,064 | $55,780 | +1% | #302 of 660 | #371 | $18,750 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $54,579 | -1% | #140 of 265 | #135 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $32,050 | $52,588 | -7% | #371 of 660 | #415 | $16,635 |
| Social Work | $38,707 | $50,516 | -2% | #250 of 420 | #341 | $23,247 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,358 | $48,196 | -1% | #309 of 576 | #341 | $29,145 |
| Psychology | $31,978 | $47,802 | -6% | #662 of 1027 | #737 | $18,648 |
| History | $33,297 | $45,641 | -10% | #364 of 459 | #387 | $18,125 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,458 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $43,026 | -19% | #413 of 476 | #442 | $25,000 |
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 Springfield Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $98,416
- Avg rent near campus: $1,128/mo — vs ~$862/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 62703 (8.9% cap, Springfield)
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🏆 Where University of Illinois Springfield Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,865 | $16,853 |
| Room | $7,762 | |
| Board | $4,326 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,440 | $38,205 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $4,473 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $5,333 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $7,999 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $11,191 |
| $110,001+ | $15,232 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Illinois Springfield's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology