Median Earnings (1yr)
$96,557
5th percentile

Earnings Distribution

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

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$96,557$104,814+9%
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University$99,632$103,868+4%
Cornell University$100,161$98,790-1%

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Veterinary Medicine doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (2 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign$16,004$96,557$104,814โ€”โ€”
Midwestern University-Downers GroveDowners Groveโ€”$108,719โ€”โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$99,896โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with veterinary medicine graduates

Veterinarians

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

$125,510/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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.