by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UIC ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 328 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 358 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 133 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UIC. This makes it the #28 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIC is $78,040. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIC, compsci students borrow a median amount of $32,095 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at UIC is $291 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
Learn more about UIC tuition and fees.
Of the 328 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UIC, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 124 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 57 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the UIC compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIC Online Learning page.
CompSci majors graduating with a master's degree from UIC make a median salary of $101,886 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $107,251.
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of compsci master's degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 146 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 30 |
| Computer Information Systems | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.