University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at a glance

• 36,258

  students enrolled

• 16,803

  degrees and certificates a year

• 85%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,355

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,768 in state, $35,900 out of state

• $64,802

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $81,054

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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

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• 164

  open professional jobs

• 21

  entry level

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Champaign County

  2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $63,091

  median household income

  Champaign County

• 50%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (28 open), sales (19 open), operations (14 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (10 open).

Hiring most: University of Illinois (43), Carle Health (9), University of Illinois (7), Carle Health (5), Carle West Physician Group (5), Carle Health Medical Group (4), Plastipak (4), Brookdale Senior Living (2).

What they hire for: Finance (28), Sales (19), Engineering (18), Operations (14), Clinical (10), Human Resources (10). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: East Central Illinois Workforce Board.

• Illinois WorkNet Center - ChampaignChampaign · 217-531-8282 · Monday -Thursday 9am - 4pm Closed noon - 1pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign enrolls about 36,258 students and is a public 4-year institution in Champaign, Illinois. It awards about 16,803 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

85% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $64,802 six years after entry and $81,054 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

164 open professional jobs are listed in Champaign County, 21 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. University of Illinois has the most openings.