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University of Illinois Springfield

IL · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Systems Analysis$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer Science$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$22K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Legal Professions and Studies$25K$55K$77KCBUY
Political Science and Government$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Psychology$25K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
History$27K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$25K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Philosophy$27K$52K$70KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$25K$50K$67KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$27K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$25K$45K$61KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$25K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Social Work$25K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of Illinois Springfield earns a grade of A, with median debt of $22K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of Illinois Springfield has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at University of Illinois Springfield. For example, Computer Systems Analysis graduates have median debt of $22K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Systems Analysis with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).