Illinois State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Illinois State University at a glance

• 19,057

  students enrolled

• 5,481

  degrees and certificates a year

• 65%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $19,398

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,000 in state, $20,358 out of state

• $50,599

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $62,117

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  94% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Illinois State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Illinois State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of McLean County, where the college is.

• 161

  open professional jobs

• 19

  entry level

  5 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  15 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in McLean County

  2026-09 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $78,329

  median household income

  McLean County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (15 open), sales (17 open), operations (23 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Rivian Automotive (29), State Farm (27), Illinois State University (17), Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE (13), Growmark (9), Country Financial (5), Cintas (4), Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (53), Operations (23), Sales (17), Finance (15), Data & Analytics (9), Administration (4). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Career Link.

• Career Link- McLean CountyNormal · 309-807-1386 · Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Illinois

• University of Illinois ChicagoChicago · 22,170 students
• Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · 11,301 students
• Southern Illinois University-EdwardsvilleEdwardsville · 8,750 students
• Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · 8,494 students
• Western Illinois UniversityMacomb · 4,410 students
• Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston · 4,188 students

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Common questions

How big is Illinois State University?

Illinois State University enrolls about 19,057 students and is a public 4-year institution in Normal, Illinois. It awards about 5,481 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Illinois State University?

65% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Illinois State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,599 six years after entry and $62,117 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Illinois State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Illinois State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Illinois State University?

161 open professional jobs are listed in McLean County, 19 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. Rivian Automotive has the most openings.