All Illinois Institute of Technology majors by area
- Engineering · 14
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Communications & Media · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Health & Medicine · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $81,252 | $114,930 | $26,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $63,169 | $110,956 | $27,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $69,966 | $98,743 | $25,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $48,572 | $88,378 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,760 | $87,884 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,386 | $87,789 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $64,526 | $84,876 | $26,747 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $72,164 | $84,305 | — |
| Architecture | $47,542 | $68,358 | $31,000 |
| Architectural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $37,948 | — | $31,343 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,005 | $120,953 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,313 | $97,153 | $24,750 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $42,992 | $57,960 | $25,197 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Illinois Institute of Technology students earn a median $82,592 ten years after starting college, more than 95% of Illinois colleges we cover. 75% graduate within six years.
Illinois Institute of Technology majors questions
How many majors does Illinois Institute of Technology offer?
Illinois Institute of Technology offers 44 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Illinois Institute of Technology?
Computer Science graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn a median $120,953 four years after graduating, the highest of the 12 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,250.
Which Illinois Institute of Technology majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Business Administration graduates earn the least: a median $57,960 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Illinois Institute of Technology overview