Mathematics

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

CIP 27.01

$48,728Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,891Median earnings 4 years after
$81,840Median earnings 5 years after
$20,844Median federal debt
141Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mathematics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $48,728 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,562 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,058–$97,414). Median debt is $20,844, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mathematics (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Chicago
Chicago
$100,421$12,000
Northwestern University
Evanston
$79,530$12,418
DePaul University
Chicago
$55,586$24,846
Illinois State University
Normal
$52,597$19,750
McKendree University
Lebanon
$51,157$18,625
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$44,857$23,068

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $48,728 one year after graduation and $81,840 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,844.

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