Solid graduate outcomes with earnings above the peer average.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
University of Illinois Springfield graduates experience steady earnings growth throughout the early career period. Median earnings start at $47,432 six years after enrollment, rise to $53,900 at eight years, and reach $57,103 at ten years.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduate earnings exceed the peer average, indicating above-typical outcomes for this institution type.
Financial justification for the investment.
Healthy debt burden. Most graduates can manage $19,128 in debt with typical earnings.
University of Illinois Springfield maintains manageable debt levels that support long-term financial health for graduates. Median debt reaches $19,128, slightly below the peer median of $21,105, representing a $1,977 advantage over comparable institutions.
University of Illinois Springfield demonstrates above-average return on educational investment, ranking at the 71.5th percentile nationally with above-average tier performance. The institution generates $7,338 in earnings beyond expectations, placing it at the 80.5th percentile nationally for value-added performance.
Approximately 23.3% of University of Illinois Springfield graduates continue to graduate or professional school, though this estimate carries low conf...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Computer Science drives the strongest individual program outcomes, producing graduates earning $84,231 annually from a substantial cohort of 93 students. Business Administration combines solid earnings of $56,368 with the largest enrollment of 122 graduates, representing the institution's flagship program by scale and practical outcomes.
Accounting Technology delivers strong earnings of $60,248 from 46 graduates, demonstrating specialized career preparation effectiveness. Liberal arts programs including Psychology ($42,777), English ($35,500), and History ($39,070) serve different career pathways with earnings reflecting service orientation and graduate school preparation patterns.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings distribution shows meaningful variation in outcomes and mobility potential. The spread from $38,573 at the 25th percentile to $81,440 at the 75th percentile creates a 2.1:1 ratio, reflecting diverse career paths and program choices.
