Computer Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, consider the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits in Champaign, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 1,555 computer science graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 21 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 364 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 364 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 16 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 16 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #18 of 215 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 97 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Those who finish University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $133,547 |
| 2 years | $129,668 |
| 3 years | $183,784 |
| 4 years | $192,927 |
| 5 years | $174,811 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report median earnings of $192,927, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 112% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 24% women (375) and 76% men (1,180).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 361 bachelor’s computer science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 31% were women (112) and 69% were men (249).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 192 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 84 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 63% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 1,094 master’s computer science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 23% were women (247) and 77% were men (847).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 137 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 30 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 224 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 567 |
| Unknown | 114 |
Minority students account for 25% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 77 doctoral computer science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 14% were women (11) and 86% were men (66).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 54 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 9% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Computer Science program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 1,555 |
Careers Related to Computer Science
Students who finish Computer Science program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign commonly work in the following types of careers:
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $35,659 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians | $82,846 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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