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Engineering in Illinois

Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Engineering Grads in Illinois

164,550 people in the state and 4,881,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Engineering.

Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Engineering Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for an Engineering grad in the state is $119,916, compared to a typical salary of $128,860 nationwide.

Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 6 colleges in Illinois offering Engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,069 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 55%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,249 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Nanosystems Engineers $50,152
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar $59,756
Robotics Engineers $72,925
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Transportation Engineers $120,210
Water/Wastewater Engineers $86,573

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