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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
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The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Computer science bachelor graduates in Illinois earn a weighted average salary of $97,208 3 years after graduation. This places Illinois graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, computer science graduates earn 72% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our computer science rankings cover 20 of the 23 programs available in Illinois, accounting for 97% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$20,531
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$175,145
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate96%
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The undergraduate in computer science program at the University of Chicago allows you to choose between a B.A. and a B.S. degree. Students can also enroll in a BA/MA joint program if they’re looking to take their education a step further. A BA prepared students for grad school in the tech universe or for work in the tech industry. The BS gives you the same curriculum plus elective courses that allow you to learn more about a related field.
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Cost$16,109
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$143,775
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate88%
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Students of the computer science program at the University of Illinois Urbana gain knowledge in software design and information processing techniques spanning a wide array of subjects, including virtual reality, social computing, and data science. Students will have access to 800+ student organizations. Undergrads can also conduct research alongside esteemed faculty and access career services for internships, job searches, and resume development.
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Cost$11,139
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$98,768
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate72%
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Cost$25,057
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$130,650
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate95%
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Cost$11,807
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$84,231
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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Cost$12,446
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$89,026
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
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#7 in Illinois|#115 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$13,484
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$79,236
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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#8 in Illinois|#122 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$23,738
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$103,119
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
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#9 in Illinois|#146 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$19,966
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$89,443
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate71%
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#10 in Illinois|#154 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$17,977
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$79,269
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
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#11 in Illinois|#162 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$26,205
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$95,399
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate71%
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#12 in Illinois|#166 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$16,729
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$81,188
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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#13 in Illinois|#167 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$23,439
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$89,255
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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#14 in Illinois|#169 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$17,768
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$80,734
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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#15 in Illinois|#179 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$11,780
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$68,248
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate77%
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#16 in Illinois|#197 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$23,005
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$81,979
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate77%
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#17 in Illinois|#244 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$21,110
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,051
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
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#18 in Illinois|#272 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$9,833
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,692
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate55%
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#19 in Illinois|#276 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$18,815
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,802
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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Cost$13,209
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$78,244
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate47%
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