University of Illinois Chicago: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Illinois Chicago at a glance

• 22,170

  students enrolled

• 9,106

  degrees and certificates a year

• 62%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,974

  average net price a year

  Tuition $12,656 in state, $28,345 out of state

• $53,218

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $68,740

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Illinois Chicago reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of Illinois Chicago

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cook County, where the college is.

• 8,958

  open professional jobs

• 789

  entry level

  62 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,002 jobs

• 5.9%

  unemployment in Cook County

  2026-08 · up 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $81,797

  median household income

  Cook County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering, which lead to clinical (125 open), finance (1,337 open), sales (1,309 open), operations (890 open), marketing (421 open), human resources (422 open).

Hiring most: Northern Trust (148), Kraft Heinz (121), Mars (79), Arthur J. Gallagher (78), West Monroe (75), Gallagher Bassett (73), Gallagher (72), PwC (66).

What they hire for: Finance (1,337), Sales (1,309), Engineering (1,192), Operations (890), Data & Analytics (621), Legal (425). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: LWIA 7.

• American Job Center at the King CenterChicago · 773-538-5627 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
• American Job Center at Truman CollegeChicago · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• American Job Center in MaywoodMaywood · 708-223-2652 · Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in North RiversideNorth Riverside · 708-222-3100 · 8:30am -5:00pm Monday - Friday
• American Job Center in PilsenChicago · 312-994-8305 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in WheelingWheeling Illinois · 847-484-8187 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Illinois State UniversityNormal · 19,057 students
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• University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign · 36,258 students
• Western Illinois UniversityMacomb · 4,410 students

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Common questions

How big is University of Illinois Chicago?

University of Illinois Chicago enrolls about 22,170 students and is a public 4-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 9,106 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Chicago?

62% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Illinois Chicago graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $53,218 six years after entry and $68,740 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Illinois Chicago offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Illinois Chicago reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of Illinois Chicago?

8,958 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 789 of them entry level and 62 saying no experience is needed. Northern Trust has the most openings.