All UIC majors by area
- Engineering · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $71,148 | $102,691 | $22,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $72,926 | $92,002 | $23,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $58,377 | $87,407 | $23,875 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $55,011 | $87,393 | $22,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,871 | $87,384 | $21,500 |
| Industrial Engineering | $57,281 | $86,202 | $22,247 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,310 | $83,680 | $24,382 |
| Architecture | $27,525 | $56,975 | $23,840 |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $57,594 | $17,559 |
| History | $26,474 | $55,326 | $19,500 |
| English | $31,066 | $48,442 | $18,750 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $33,366 | $45,253 | $19,448 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $65,680 | $86,088 | $18,750 |
| Finance | $55,591 | $83,218 | $17,625 |
| Marketing | $42,782 | $71,293 | $18,750 |
| Business Administration | $65,781 | $68,109 | $20,832 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $45,665 | $67,555 | $17,750 |
| Economics | $37,767 | $63,429 | $19,002 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | $38,296 | $68,585 | $22,945 |
| Mathematics | — | $67,016 | — |
| Chemistry | — | $64,442 | $20,474 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $37,280 | $61,206 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $28,768 | $59,119 | $18,000 |
| Biochemistry | $34,308 | $58,268 | $15,000 |
| Neuroscience | $26,074 | $56,869 | $17,562 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | $30,548 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $75,045 | $87,037 | $20,500 |
| Health Administration | $44,526 | $66,694 | $20,000 |
| Public Health | $41,585 | $58,603 | $22,987 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $28,874 | $55,247 | $16,750 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $33,530 | $54,584 | $16,666 |
| Health Sciences | $29,735 | $50,429 | $21,500 |
| Dietetics | $34,422 | $49,393 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,377 | $59,188 | $25,750 |
| Studio Art | $21,954 | $41,924 | $26,000 |
| Theatre | $14,938 | $36,792 | $21,238 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $78,040 | $120,470 | $19,087 |
| Information Science / Studies | $58,651 | $81,180 | $14,538 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | $44,143 | $77,321 | $19,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $60,917 | $64,100 | $16,750 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $47,292 | $63,233 | $17,125 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $38,912 | $56,845 | $20,750 |
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
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer Science → 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 UIC students earn a median $68,740 ten years after starting college, more than 77% of Illinois colleges we cover. 62% graduate within six years.
UIC majors questions
How many majors does UIC offer?
University of Illinois Chicago offers 69 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at UIC?
Computer Science graduates from University of Illinois Chicago earn a median $120,470 four years after graduating, the highest of the 48 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,087.
Which UIC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $36,792 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 University of Illinois Chicago overview