Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 84.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 84.9%
- Retention Rate
- 94.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $81,054
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 78.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $207/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Master | $138,932 | $18,835 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Doctoral | $134,287 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $103,078 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | Bachelor | $103,078 | $21,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $101,592 | $18,983 |
| Taxation. | Master | $99,404 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $95,930 | $37,154 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $93,033 | $50,712 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $87,604 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $84,100 | $20,500 |
| Statistics. | Master | $83,768 | |
| Veterinary Medicine. | Doctoral | $79,262 | $196,772 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $75,775 | $21,299 |
| Engineering Physics. | Bachelor | $74,845 | $20,136 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,576 | $16,850 |
Outcomes Overview
UIUC graduates earn a median of $81,054 ten years after graduation, which easily covers the typical $19,500 in student debt. The monthly loan payment of $207 represents just 3% of a graduate's income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. This strong earning power reflects the university's reputation in high-paying fields like engineering, computer science, and business. Notable alumni include Oracle founder Larry Ellison and YouTube's co-founders, showing how UIUC connects students to tech industry success. With 95.2% of graduates employed and a loan repayment rate of 78.85%, the financial outcomes consistently outperform national averages. UIUC offers a strong return on investment.