by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UIC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC among the top schools in the country for engineering, placing at #220 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 220 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Illinois | 9 of 26 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 30 of 98 |
Here is each degree level granted in engineering at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 531 |
| Master’s | 210 |
| Doctoral | 72 |
The engineering area of study at UIC includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 218 |
| Civil Engineering | 132 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 125 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 110 |
| Industrial Engineering | 67 |
| Chemical Engineering | 59 |
| Computer Engineering | 54 |
| Construction Engineering | 20 |
| Materials Engineering | 12 |
| Engineering, General | 10 |
| Engineering, Other | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 531 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 26 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 188 |
Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UIC report a median salary of $78,213 a year. This is above $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,858 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 73% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were White. Roughly 33% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 110 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 148 |
| White | 175 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 54 |
| Other Races | 18 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 210 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 72 |
