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General Engineering Schools in Illinois

427 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Engineering is the 73rd most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Engineering Majors in Illinois

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 328
Bachelor’s Degree 69
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
  • White: 61.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for General Engineering Grads in Illinois

15,090 people in the state and 367,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for General 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.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Olivet Nazarene will pay a net price of $19,470. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,184. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

#4

Parkland College

Champaign
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,539. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

In their early career, Rock Valley College grads earn an average salary of $32,039. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 29% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,946 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,313 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 9.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,989.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,140 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Engineering Professors 4% $103,720
Engineers 4% $84,550

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
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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