Mathematics at University of Illinois Springfield

Illinois math programs span an enormous range—from University of Chicago's $100,000+ outcomes to programs in the low $50,000s—and peer institutions suggest UIS mathematics graduates track toward the middle tier. Drawing on comparable programs across Illinois, first-year earnings around $52,600 align with the state median for mathematics bachelor's degrees, landing just above the national median of $48,800. The estimated debt load of roughly $20,600 creates a manageable 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would owe less than 40% of their first year's salary.

What matters here is the gap between UIS and Illinois' elite programs. Chicago and Northwestern mathematics graduates command salaries 50-90% higher, though those schools serve different student populations. For a family considering UIS—with its 84% admission rate and meaningful Pell grant enrollment—the relevant comparison is whether similar-sized programs in Illinois deliver better outcomes. The estimates suggest UIS performs competitively within its tier, matching programs like Illinois State.

The uncertainty around these estimates shouldn't be ignored. With too few graduates for the Department of Education to publish actual outcomes, you're making a decision based on how other Illinois mathematics programs perform, not this specific program's track record. If your child is seriously considering mathematics at UIS, direct conversations with the department about graduate outcomes and career placement become essential for filling in what the federal data can't tell you.