Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology's campus is located in Chicago, offering an urban setting with easy access to city amenities. The campus itself is notable for its modernist architecture, largely designed by Mies van der Rohe. Students are often drawn to the university's strong programs in architecture, engineering, and design. The university's association with the Institute of Design and Chicago-Kent College of Law distinguishes it from other technical universities.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Illinois Tech's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 29% of students receive Pell Grants; 33% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $19,899, roughly 62% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $13,222 | $52,888 |
| $30K – $48K | $15,488 | $61,952 |
| $48K – $75K | $16,566 | $66,264 |
| $75K – $110K | $22,765 | $91,060 |
| $110K+ | $31,456 | $125,824 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $51,763 | $207,052 |
Programs at Illinois Tech
13 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
77
|
$86,005/yr | Very High | 4.5x |
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools → |
72
|
$81,252/yr | Very High | 4.0x |
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
72
|
$61,313/yr | Very High | 3.9x |
|
Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
61
|
$69,966/yr | Very High | 3.9x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools → |
59
|
$71,760/yr | High | 3.1x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
58
|
$65,386/yr | Very High | 3.3x |
| Chemical Engineering Compare across schools → |
58
|
$64,526/yr | High | 3.6x |
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Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Compare across schools → |
53
|
$63,169/yr | High | 2.7x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
53
|
$42,992/yr | High | 2.4x |
| Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools → |
49
|
$72,164/yr | High | 2.5x |
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Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools → |
44
|
$48,572/yr | High | 2.5x |
| Architecture Compare across schools → |
42
|
$47,542/yr | High | 2.3x |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare across schools → |
27
|
$37,948/yr | High | 0.8x |
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