Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates compare to all programs nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign | $16,004 | $62,620 | — | — | — |
 North Park UniversityChicago | $35,325 | $57,383 | $60,968 | — | — |
 Quincy UniversityQuincy | $35,740 | $52,088 | $52,918 | — | — |
 McKendree UniversityLebanon | $34,070 | $50,945 | $49,172 | — | — |
 Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb | $12,700 | $50,338 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $56,157 | — | — | — |
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- North Park University$57,383
- Quincy University$52,088
- McKendree University$50,945
- Northern Illinois University$50,338
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.