University of Illinois Springfield: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Illinois Springfield at a glance

• 2,263

  students enrolled

• 1,197

  degrees and certificates a year

• 53%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,833

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,865 in state, $16,853 out of state

• $47,432

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $57,103

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Illinois Springfield 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 Springfield

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

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• 242

  open professional jobs

• 39

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  11 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Sangamon County

  2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $74,114

  median household income

  Sangamon County

• 45%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in computer & information sciences, business & management, psychology, which lead to engineering (18 open), data & analytics (21 open), security (3 open), product (4 open), finance (17 open), sales (62 open).

Hiring most: Army National Guard Units (13), Abbott (12), Allstate (4), AbbVie (3), Alight Solutions (3), Amazon (3), CDW Government (3), CSpring (3).

What they hire for: Sales (62), Operations (28), Data & Analytics (21), Marketing (20), Engineering (18), Finance (17). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance Illinois workNet Center.

• Illinois workNet Center - SpringfieldSpringfield · 217-524-5996 · 8:30 - 4:30 M-TH

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Illinois Springfield?

University of Illinois Springfield enrolls about 2,263 students and is a public 4-year institution in Springfield, Illinois. It awards about 1,197 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Springfield?

53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Illinois Springfield graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,432 six years after entry and $57,103 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

University of Illinois Springfield 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 Springfield?

242 open professional jobs are listed in Sangamon County, 39 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Army National Guard Units has the most openings.