University of Illinois Chicago: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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22,170
students enrolled
9,106
degrees and certificates a year
62%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$10,974
average net price a year
Tuition $12,656 in state, $28,345 out of state
$53,218
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$68,740
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 22% | 2,041 |
| Business & management | 16% | 1,423 |
| Engineering | 9% | 842 |
| Computer & information sciences | 9% | 796 |
| Biological sciences | 8% | 727 |
AI and data programs
University of Illinois Chicago 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 University of Illinois Chicago
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cook County, where the college is.
8,538
open professional jobs
646
entry level
57 say no experience is needed
14%
ask for AI skills
1,179 jobs
4.7%
unemployment in Cook County
2026-09 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier
$81,797
median household income
Cook County
46%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering, which lead to clinical (120 open), finance (1,264 open), sales (1,152 open), operations (822 open), marketing (405 open), human resources (379 open).
Hiring most: Accenture (197), Publicis Groupe (118), Mars (113), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher Bassett (77), Gallagher (76), Amazon (72), West Monroe (71).
What they hire for: Engineering (1,300), Finance (1,264), Sales (1,152), Operations (822), Data & Analytics (613), Marketing (405). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: LWIA 7.
- American Job Center at the King CenterChicago · 773-538-5627 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
- American Job Center at Truman CollegeChicago · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- American Job Center in MaywoodMaywood · 708-223-2652 · Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
- American Job Center in North RiversideNorth Riverside · 708-222-3100 · 8:30am -5:00pm Monday - Friday
- American Job Center in PilsenChicago · 312-994-8305 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
- American Job Center in WheelingWheeling Illinois · 847-484-8187 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Western Illinois UniversityMacomb · 4,410 students
Common questions
- How big is University of Illinois Chicago?
- University of Illinois Chicago enrolls about 22,170 students and is a public 4-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 9,106 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Chicago?
- 62% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of Illinois Chicago graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $53,218 six years after entry and $68,740 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of Illinois Chicago offer AI or data science degrees?
- University of Illinois Chicago 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 University of Illinois Chicago?
- 8,538 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 646 of them entry level and 57 saying no experience is needed. Accenture has the most openings.
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