Illinois Institute of Technology Rankings Based on Salary
- Illinois Institute of Technology ranks better than 53% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Illinois Institute of Technology ranks better than only 35% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Illinois Institute of Technology's Top Ranking
- #17
Salary and Debt by Major at Illinois Institute of Technology
We calculated a salary score for each of Illinois Institute of Technology's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Illinois Institute of Technology to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for IIT Bachelor's Degrees
IIT ranks higher than 53% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | $31,000 | $50,648 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $22,000 | $46,087 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,000 | $47,729 |
| Chemical Engineering | $22,176 | $63,600 |
| Civil Engineering | $22,500 | $64,791 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $25,000 | $57,995 |
| Computer Engineering | $27,000 | $61,064 |
| Computer Science | $25,250 | $67,660 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $25,778 | $68,379 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $28,000 | $67,660 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $24,500 | $63,997 |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $37,208 |
Salary Scores for IIT Master's Degrees
IIT ranks higher than 49% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering | Not Reported | $50,856 |
| Architecture | Not Reported | $53,108 |
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $57,318 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $82,440 |
| Chemical Engineering | Not Reported | $69,338 |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $76,460 |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $67,995 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $69,338 |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $94,408 |
| Construction Engineering | Not Reported | $68,219 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $107,212 | $110,432 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $94,408 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Not Reported | $64,493 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not Reported | $75,706 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $41,565 |
Salary Scores for IIT Doctoral Degrees
IIT ranks higher than 45% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $102,823 | $64,051 |
| Psychology, General | $130,543 | $71,957 |
Illinois Institute of Technology Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
Martin Luther King once said, "Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." I am proud to say that the Illinois Institute of Technology helped me achieve my goal of TRUE education by equipping me as a student and as an individual! The diverse and intelligent environment taught me so much more than I could have expected as a freshman. Upon graduation, I was fluent in much more than IT, but in the language of culture, compassion, and humanity also! It is my hope that everyone pursuing higher... Read More
This school is good for those interested careers in engineering or science. Most of my classmates in engineering landed solid jobs immediately after school. The classes are relatively challenging. The quality of instruction varies from great to mediocre, as many instructors are there primarily to pursue their research interests. The campus lacks esthetic appeal, and there is minimal school spirit. I recommend that students get involved in extracurricular activities and explore Chicago in order to get the most... Read More