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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Illinois Springfield #399 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,263 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Illinois Springfield in the 71.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Illinois Springfield #627 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions — the institution's ranked pillar.
Azimuth ranks University of Illinois Springfield #399 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 73.1st percentile for overall value among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public master's university in Springfield, IL, University of Illinois Springfield enrolls roughly 2,263 undergraduates. Retention is 74.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 53.2%.
Where University of Illinois Springfield performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Illinois Springfield #680 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 54.1st percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $63,235, placing University of Illinois Springfield in the 63.3rd percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $3,263 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Illinois Springfield in the 71.1st percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Access and affordability round out the composite. University of Illinois Springfield admits about 85.9% of applicants, and the institution enrolls 37.4% Pell Grant recipients and 36.2% first-generation college students. University of Illinois Springfield sits in the 54.8th percentile for access and the 92.4th percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. For admitted students, University of Illinois Springfield's published aid guidance commits to meeting demonstrated financial need in full under current financial aid policies, per the financial aid page.
University of Illinois Springfield's published cost of attendance is $25,521, but financial aid reduces that figure substantially across income bands. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $5,778, middle-income families pay around $9,520, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,544. Azimuth ranks University of Illinois Springfield #109 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 92.4th percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,128, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,450; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,235, median federal debt of $19,128 projects to a monthly payment of about $216 under standard 10-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Illinois Springfield is a good fit for students seeking a public university experience in Springfield, IL with strong outcomes in business and applied fields. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $63,235, placing University of Illinois Springfield in the 63.3rd percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $3,263 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 71.1st percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The university enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 37.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 36.2% are first-generation — and delivers mobility outcomes that place University of Illinois Springfield in the 58.8th percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the 4-year horizon.
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Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix favors business and applied fields over humanities and pure sciences, and the net price structure means higher-income families pay $16,544 annually. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the cost structure will find the earnings trajectory and aid package competitive among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
University of Illinois Springfield's published cost of attendance is $25,521, but financial aid reduces that figure substantially across income bands. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $5,778, middle-income families pay around $9,520, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,544. Azimuth ranks University of Illinois Springfield #109 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 92.4th percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,128, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,450; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,235, median federal debt of $19,128 projects to a monthly payment of about $216 under standard 10-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of University of Illinois Springfield earn median 4-year earnings of $63,235, placing University of Illinois Springfield in the 63.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,263 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 71.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Illinois Springfield #680 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major.
Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 96 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $61,499, ranked #234 nationally in its major. Computer Science reports 76 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $102,020, ranked #100 nationally in its major.
Psychology, General reports 65 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,802, ranked #241 nationally in its major. Accounting and Related Services reports 40 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $64,048, ranked #224 nationally in its major.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Similar quality tier (#15218 ranked) | CA | 98% | $47,626 | #15218 | Compare |
South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology Similar quality tier in Midwest (#15197 ranked) | SD | 80% | $72,257 | #15197 | Compare |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Similar quality tier (#15234 ranked) | PA | 98% | $63,435 | #15234 | Compare |
University Of New Orleans Similar quality tier (#15195 ranked) | LA | 74% | $47,872 | #15195 | Compare |
Northeastern State University Similar quality tier (#15236 ranked) | OK | 100% | $45,379 | #15236 | Compare |
Computer Science
76 graduates
Algebra and Number Theory
19 graduates
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
8 graduates
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
40 graduates
Business Administration and Management, General
96 graduates
The University of Illinois Springfield's program mix is anchored in business and applied-professional fields, reflecting its identity as a public university focused on workforce preparation. Business accounts for a substantial share of graduates, with several programs ranking competitively nationally. Across 13 ranked programs, several sit in the national top 250.
The rankings pattern reflects strength in applied fields. Azimuth ranks Business Administration, Management and Operations #232 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/), with graduates earning median earnings of $61,499 four years after enrollment. Azimuth ranks Computer Science #91 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with graduates earning $102,020, and Psychology, General ranks #237 nationally with graduates earning $47,802. These programs combine strong earnings with competitive national rankings.
Several of these programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter the labor market immediately — particularly Business Administration, Management and Operations, Computer Science, and Psychology, General. The [supply-demand map](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's strongest program families align with labor-market demand.
