Physics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates in physics earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Compares for Physics
All 107 colleges reporting physics 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,025 | $115,381 | #2 | $54,773 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $118,649 | $112,929 | #3 | $50,933 |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $110,029 | $118,041 | #1 | — |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $103,477 | $111,046 | #4 | $62,647 |
| 5 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #7 | $48,169 |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #8 | $48,169 |
| 7 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $99,842 | $91,833 | #15 | $65,316 |
| 8 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $99,165 | $87,325 | #29 | — |
| 9 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $99,009 | $94,236 | #13 | — |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $96,805 | $88,086 | #22 | — |
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| 46 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA | $81,763 | $83,154 | #38 | $43,461 |
| 47 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $81,696 | $83,944 | #33 | $30,503 |
| 48 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $81,696 | $83,944 | #34 | $30,503 |
| 49 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $81,077 | $79,658 | #45 | $51,019 |
| 50 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $80,594 | $83,862 | #35 | $54,428 |
| 51 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $80,041 | $76,182 | #53 | — |
| 52 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $80,025 | $76,441 | #51 | $54,350 |
Other Physics Credentials at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $103,403 | $163,024 | — |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign physics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,019 one year after graduating and $81,077 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign rank for physics?
Among 107 colleges reporting earnings for physics graduates, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for physics ($76,786), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.