Computer Science

Master's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

CIP 11.07

$146,670Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$179,395Median earnings 4 years after
$201,739Median earnings 5 years after
$18,835Median federal debt
840Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Computer Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $146,670 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $145,571 four years after graduating (middle half: $108,475–$208,641). Median debt is $18,835, about 13% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Computer Science (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Chicago
Chicago
$135,918$80,205
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$101,886—
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield
$97,576$25,099
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
$93,148—
Lewis University
Romeoville
$89,109$31,390

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer Science graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $146,670 one year after graduation and $201,739 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,835.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.