University of Illinois Chicago
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $61,300 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Illinois Chicago is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 21,814 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Illinois Chicago has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,313 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $61,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a public research university in the Near West Side community area of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $12,313 average net price and low median debt of $13,657 make this one of the more affordable paths to a Chicago degree, and the $61,300 median earnings suggest solid career outcomes for graduates. The concern is the 60% graduation rate — meaning roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which warrants a serious look at whether the academic support and campus culture are the right fit for you personally. Worth considering if you want an urban research university at a genuinely reasonable cost, but visit and ask hard questions about student support before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of Illinois Chicago graduates earn most above the national rate in Computer Science ($120,470 vs $107,009 nationally), and most below it in Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($67,555 vs $86,176).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | 465 | $59,119 | $57,214 | +$1,905 |
| Psychology, General | 375 | $52,736 | $50,706 | +$2,030 |
| Computer Science | 337 | $120,470 | $107,009 | +$13,461 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 302 | $83,218 | $83,343 | −$125 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 270 | $87,037 | $88,910 | −$1,873 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 215 | $59,295 | $55,378 | +$3,917 |
| Marketing | 206 | $71,293 | $69,303 | +$1,990 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 174 | $50,429 | $61,296 | −$10,867 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 168 | $87,384 | $92,135 | −$4,751 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 167 | $86,088 | $76,194 | +$9,894 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 145 | $55,247 | $54,562 | +$685 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 122 | $67,555 | $86,176 | −$18,621 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (21,814 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois Chicago?
University of Illinois Chicago has an acceptance rate of 79%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Illinois Chicago hard to get into?
Not especially. University of Illinois Chicago has an acceptance rate of 79%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does University of Illinois Chicago cost?
The average net price at University of Illinois Chicago is about $12,313 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Chicago?
University of Illinois Chicago has a graduation rate of 60%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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