Law at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
First Professional Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Law professional's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (10 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $70,797* | — | — | — |
| Northwestern University | $210,979* | $227,792 | — | — |
| University of Chicago | $199,603* | $256,407 | — | — |
| Loyola University Chicago | $83,184* | $104,463 | — | — |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | $73,249* | $90,958 | — | — |
| DePaul University | $68,344* | $83,472 | — | — |
| National Median | $67,512* | — | — | — |
Other Law Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $65,997 | $210,979 | — |
| University of Chicago Chicago | $66,939 | $199,603 | — |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $51,716 | $83,184 | — |
| Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago | $51,763 | $73,249 | — |
| DePaul University Chicago | $44,460 | $68,344 | — |
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 8 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.