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Engineering in Illinois

Engineering Schools in Illinois

6,674 students earned Engineering degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Engineering is the 6th 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
Bachelor’s Degree 3,855
Master’s Degree 1,877
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 490
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 490
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 490
Associate Degree 379
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 54
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 54
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 15.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 36.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.2%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Illinois

There are 145,080 people in the state and 3,969,720 people in the nation working in engineering jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Illinois

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $96,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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

2,695 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,109. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

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877 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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813 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $25,057. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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606 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Illinois Tech. 99% of students get financical aid.

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299 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,446. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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298 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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195 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

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192 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,729. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 79% of the teachers are full time.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 56% of students get financical aid.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. 99% of students get financical aid. An average student at Loyola Chicago will pay a net price of $35,555.

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Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Electrical Engineers 8% $92,570
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Materials Engineers 3% $83,310
Biomedical Engineers 0% $98,050
Nuclear Engineers 0% $118,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,068
Mathematics & Statistics 2,675
Agriculture 1,803
Physical Sciences 1,686
Engineering Technologies 1,478
Natural Resources & Conservation 596
Architecture/Urban Planning 522
Science Technologies 34

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