Economics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,008 |
| 2 years | $54,817 |
| 3 years | $63,249 |
| 4 years | $75,600 |
| 5 years | $91,191 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take home a median $75,600, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $21,228.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Economics program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 257 |
| Quantitative Economics | 187 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Economics majors, 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.