Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,923
5th percentile (10th in IL)
Sample Size
150
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all information science/studies masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Information Science/Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$44,923
Northwestern University$131,093$126,549
DePaul University$90,950$109,827
National Median$71,873

Other Information Science/Studies Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northwestern University
Evanston
$65,997$131,093
DePaul University
Chicago
$44,460$90,950

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.