U.S. median for this major: $137,218.
College Scorecard field of study; 57 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 26% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $21,500.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,521. College Scorecard.
UIC Mathematics and Computer Science: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Illinois colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Mathematics and Computer Science nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses UIC's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,529 | $33,203 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $8,119 | $35,805 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $10,921 | $48,162 | 1.2 years |
| $75–110k | $16,185 | $71,376 | 1.7 years |
| $110k+ | $25,047 | $110,457 | 2.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (40% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Mathematics and Computer Science graduates 4 years after graduating ($77,321) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $41,524 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Mathematics and Computer Science at Illinois colleges
Every Illinois college we cover that reports Mathematics and Computer Science graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $155,503 | $23,350 | $14,355 | 85% |
| 2 | University of Illinois Chicago | $77,321 | $19,750 | $10,974 | 62% |
6 more Illinois colleges offer Mathematics and Computer Science but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Mathematics and Computer Science graduates
Software Developers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +15.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Data Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +34.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at UIC, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About UIC
- Acceptance rate: 77% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 62% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $68,740
- Full cost breakdown · all 69 majors · overview
UIC Mathematics and Computer Science questions
How much do UIC Mathematics and Computer Science graduates earn?
Mathematics and Computer Science graduates of University of Illinois Chicago earn a median $77,321 four years after graduating and $44,143 one year after. The U.S. median for Mathematics and Computer Science graduates across 5 colleges is $137,218.
How much debt do UIC Mathematics and Computer Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Mathematics and Computer Science graduates of University of Illinois Chicago is $19,750, about 26% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,500.
Where does UIC rank for Mathematics and Computer Science in Illinois?
Of 2 Illinois colleges reporting Mathematics and Computer Science graduate earnings, University of Illinois Chicago ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at $155,503.
What jobs do Mathematics and Computer Science graduates get?
A common career is software developers, with a median wage of $134,380 in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and data scientists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Illinois Chicago Mathematics and Computer Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-illinois-chicago/majors/mathematics-and-computer-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).