University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL uic.edu 21,814 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$43,659

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

51/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$14,338

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Illinois Chicago's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 50% of students receive Pell Grants; 25% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$9,257	$37,028
$30K – $48K	$9,945	$39,780
$48K – $75K	$12,887	$51,548
$75K – $110K	$18,806	$75,224
$110K+	$25,479	$101,916
Sticker price (no aid)	$14,338	$57,352

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Illinois Chicago

46 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 →	87	$78,040/yr	Very High	19.3x
Nursing Compare across schools →	83	$75,045/yr	High	14.0x
Accounting 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 Compare across schools →	76	$55,591/yr	Very High	12.5x
Information Science Compare across schools →	74	$58,651/yr	Very High	12.8x
Electrical Engineering 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 Science 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
Subject-Area Teaching 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 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 Compare across schools →	53	$34,551/yr	Moderate	9.2x
Political Science 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 & Physical Education Compare across schools →	42	$28,874/yr	Moderate	9.8x
Biology Compare across schools →	41	$28,768/yr	High	10.7x
Biochemistry Compare across schools →	40	$34,308/yr	High	10.5x
Sociology Compare across schools →	39	$34,435/yr	High	8.1x
Psychology Compare across schools →	38	$30,565/yr	High	8.5x
History Compare across schools →	37	$26,474/yr	High	8.4x
Design 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
Neuroscience Compare across schools →	33	$26,074/yr	High	10.4x
English Compare across schools →	32	$31,066/yr	Very High	7.9x
Architecture Compare across schools →	32	$27,525/yr	High	9.8x
Geosciences Compare across schools →	31	$37,280/yr	High	5.5x
Rehabilitation Therapies Compare across schools →	31	$33,530/yr	Moderate	4.8x
Dietetics & Nutrition Compare across schools →	28	$34,422/yr	High	5.0x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Compare across schools →	27	$33,366/yr	Very High	6.9x
Sustainability Studies Compare across schools →	26	$30,548/yr	High	4.3x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →	26	$21,954/yr	Moderate	6.2x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →	23	$29,735/yr	High	4.2x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →	18	$14,938/yr	Moderate	4.8x