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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

IL · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
91/100

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 Science$18K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer and Information Sciences$18K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Statistics$18K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Computer Engineering$18K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$18K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$18K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Civil Engineering$18K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Accounting and Related Services$22K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$22K$65K$89KBBUY
Management Information Systems and Services$22K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$22K$65K$89KBBUY
Public Health$24K$62K$86KBBUY
Economics$22K$58K$78KBBUY
Political Science and Government$22K$58K$78KBBUY
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$22K$55K$74KCBUY
Communication and Media Studies$22K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$22K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Research and Experimental Psychology$22K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Agricultural Business and Management$22K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$22K$42K$58KCCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earns a grade of A, with median debt of $18K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 Urbana-Champaign. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $18K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science 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).