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University of Illinois Chicago

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The University of Illinois Chicago is located just west of downtown in the Near West Side neighborhood. As the largest university in the Chicago area, UIC provides a diverse and engaged student body. Known for its strong research programs, the university offers students access to a wide range of academic opportunities. Its urban location provides students with easy access to the city's cultural and professional resources.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$43,659/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

51/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$14,338/yr

Out-of-state: $29,360/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 50% of students receive Pell Grants and 25% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$9,257	$37,028	11.8x
$30K – $48K	$9,945	$39,780	11.0x
$48K – $75K	$12,887	$51,548	8.5x
$75K – $110K	$18,806	$75,224	5.8x
$110K+	$25,479	$101,916	4.3x
Sticker price (no aid)	$14,338	$57,352	7.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Illinois Chicago

46 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	87	$78,040/yr	Very High	19.3x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	83	$75,045/yr	High	14.0x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	78	$65,680/yr	Very High	12.6x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	77	$71,148/yr	Very High	13.0x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	76	$55,591/yr	Very High	12.5x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	74	$58,651/yr	Very High	12.8x
Electrical Compare across schools	72	$72,926/yr	Very High	16.5x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$69,871/yr	Very High	14.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	70	$60,917/yr	High	9.2x
Mathematics and Computer Science Compare across schools	70	$44,143/yr	Very High	14.9x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	69	$69,310/yr	High	13.6x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	68	$45,665/yr	Very High	10.4x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	67	$58,377/yr	High	14.8x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	66	$57,281/yr	High	14.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	66	$47,292/yr	High	9.4x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	66	$44,526/yr	High	10.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools	65	$65,781/yr	High	10.5x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	63	$55,011/yr	High	14.1x
Economics Compare across schools	60	$37,767/yr	Very High	12.3x
Marketing Compare across schools	58	$42,782/yr	Very High	10.7x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	53	$34,551/yr	Moderate	9.2x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	50	$38,363/yr	Very High	9.1x
Public Health Compare across schools	47	$41,585/yr	High	6.3x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	47	$38,912/yr	High	10.1x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	45	$36,743/yr	High	5.4x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	42	$28,874/yr	Moderate	9.8x
Biology, General Compare across schools	41	$28,768/yr	High	10.7x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	40	$34,308/yr	High	10.5x
Sociology Compare across schools	39	$34,435/yr	High	8.1x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	38	$30,565/yr	High	8.5x
History Compare across schools	37	$26,474/yr	High	8.4x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	36	$34,377/yr	High	7.8x
Public Policy Analysis Compare across schools	35	$35,205/yr	High	5.1x
Statistics Compare across schools	34	$38,296/yr	Very High	5.7x
Anthropology Compare across schools	33	$30,648/yr	High	6.6x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	33	$26,074/yr	High	10.4x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	32	$31,066/yr	Very High	7.9x
Architecture Compare across schools	32	$27,525/yr	High	9.8x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	31	$37,280/yr	High	5.5x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	31	$33,530/yr	Moderate	4.8x
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools	28	$34,422/yr	High	5.0x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	27	$33,366/yr	Very High	6.9x
Sustainability Studies Compare across schools	26	$30,548/yr	High	4.3x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	26	$21,954/yr	Moderate	6.2x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	23	$29,735/yr	High	4.2x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	18	$14,938/yr	Moderate	4.8x

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