All UIS majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Business & Finance · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $39,358 | $48,196 | $32,574 |
| History | $33,297 | $45,641 | $23,892 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $43,026 | $29,467 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $72,681 | — |
| Biology | $33,882 | $59,817 | $22,116 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $54,579 | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $43,081 | $64,048 | $24,117 |
| Business Administration | $44,236 | $61,499 | $25,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $72,657 | $102,020 | $30,301 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | $21,677 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,458 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | $69,334 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $32,050 | $52,588 | $24,322 |
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
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
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UIS students earn a median $57,103 ten years after starting college, more than 45% of Illinois colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
UIS majors questions
How many majors does UIS offer?
University of Illinois Springfield offers 32 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at UIS?
Computer Science graduates from University of Illinois Springfield earn a median $102,020 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $30,301.
Which UIS majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates earn the least: a median $43,026 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 Springfield overview