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Economics at University of Illinois Chicago

If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Of 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #1 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #6 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #26 of 57
Best Value Nationwide #119 of 463
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #262 of 466

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #1 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #6 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #26 of 57
Best Value Nationwide #119 of 463
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #262 of 466

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #1 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #6 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #26 of 57
Best Value Nationwide #119 of 463
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #262 of 466

Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Those who finish University of Illinois Chicago’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at University of Illinois Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,239
2 years $43,426
3 years $54,041
4 years $63,369
5 years $75,992

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from University of Illinois Chicago take home a median $63,369, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Economics earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Economics graduates from University of Illinois Chicago is $19,002.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Illinois Chicago

The Economics program at University of Illinois Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Economics 56
Quantitative Economics 15

Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates

Graduates of the Economics program at University of Illinois Chicago work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726

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