by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UIC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UIC among the top schools in the country for computer science, coming in at #86 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 86 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Illinois | 5 of 27 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 77 |
The following degree levels are granted in computer science at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 339 |
| Master’s | 148 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 339 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
UIC is in the top 10% of the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIC earn a median of $98,768 a year. This is above $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $19,087 in student loans. This is below $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 81% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were Asian. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 125 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Graduate study is also available at UIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 148 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 23 |
