Engineering Schools in Illinois
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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.
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.
Most Popular Engineering Programs in 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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