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Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago

Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 54 computer engineering graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Chicago.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) studied exclusively online and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #6 of 8
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #7 of 44
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #22 of 44
Best Value Nationwide #53 of 229
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #152 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Students who complete University of Illinois Chicago’s Computer Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $67,853
2 years $64,493
3 years $61,896
4 years $75,299
5 years $80,522

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $75,299, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Chicago comes in at $22,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Engineering graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 11% women (6) and 89% men (48).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 54 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 11% were women (6) and 89% were men (48).

University of Illinois Chicago gender breakdown of Computer Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 9
Black / African American 2
Asian 15
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 11
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Engineering majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, higher than the national average of 45%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at University of Illinois Chicago

This Computer Engineering program at University of Illinois Chicago includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Engineering 54

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Engineering program at University of Illinois Chicago work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists $117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists $117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Software Developers $76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers $63,909
Computer Network Architects $63,411

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