Engineering Schools in Illinois
457 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
As a degree choice, Engineering is the 73rd most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Illinois
Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Associate Degree | 372 |
Master’s Degree | 43 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 39 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 3 |
Gender Distribution
In Illinois, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of engineering majors in Illinois is as follows:
- Asian: 9.4%
- Black or African American: 2.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 19.3%
- White: 57.3%
- Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
- Other Races: 5.9%

Jobs for Engineering Grads in Illinois
15,090 people in the state and 367,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

Wages for Engineering Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $114,010, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

Most Popular Engineering Programs in IL
There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
An average student at Olivet Nazarene will pay a net price of $20,564. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationThis public school has an average net price of $6,260. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.
Request InformationStudents who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,516. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 23%.
Request InformationSeeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 52% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,591.
Request Information88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,443. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.
Request InformationThis public school has an average net price of $6,456. The full-time teacher rate is 24%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.
Request InformationThis public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,604. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. A typical student attending UIUC will pay a net price of $16,109. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.
Request InformationEngineering Careers in IL
Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:
Job Title | IL Job Growth | IL Median Salary |
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Architectural and Engineering Managers | 5% | $129,600 |
Engineering Professors | 4% | $103,720 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.
Major | Annual Graduates in IL |
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Mechanical Engineering | 1,183 |
Electrical Engineering | 1,029 |
Civil Engineering | 816 |
Computer Engineering | 742 |
Chemical Engineering | 442 |
Industrial Engineering | 408 |
Biomedical Engineering | 369 |
Materials Engineering | 203 |
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References
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