Computer Science
Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $124,530 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $107,009 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,830–$152,038). Median debt is $18,983, about 15% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $117,578 | — |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $99,981 | $14,646 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago | $86,005 | $23,750 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $81,470 | — |
| Illinois State University Normal | $81,363 | $22,043 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $78,040 | $17,418 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $77,257 | $21,004 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $76,106 | $21,551 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $74,745 | $27,000 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $72,910 | — |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $72,657 | $24,925 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $70,053 | $27,000 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $66,457 | $27,000 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $62,831 | $13,070 |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $62,235 | $24,000 |
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$105,575 - PhysicsDoctoral degree
$103,403 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
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$101,242 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringMaster's degree
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$96,557 - Food Science and TechnologyMaster's degree
$89,713 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
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$86,483 - LawDoctoral degree
$84,855 - Systems EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,785 - Nuclear EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,134 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,187 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$79,099 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,313
Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Science graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?
The median salary is $124,530 one year after graduation and $170,405 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,983.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.