University of Illinois Chicago— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$68,740
in 2021+32% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 32% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 9% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 29 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 32% | $6,125 |
| 1999 | — | — | 36% | $6,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 36% | $6,768 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37% | $6,639 |
| 2002 | — | — | 42% | $6,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 44% | $6,529 |
| 2004 | — | — | 46% | $6,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 45% | $6,125 |
| 2006 | — | — | 50% | $6,726 |
| 2007 | — | — | 51% | $7,004 |
| 2008 | $52,000 | — | 50% | $7,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 48% | $8,250 |
| 2010 | $52,300 | $12,118 | 54% | $10,000 |
| 2011 | — | $11,388 | 53% | $11,400 |
| 2012 | $51,600 | $11,818 | 54% | $12,000 |
| 2013 | $51,100 | $14,290 | 58% | $12,500 |
| 2014 | $52,200 | $13,545 | 57% | $13,500 |
| 2015 | $54,300 | $13,811 | 60% | $14,000 |
| 2016 | — | $13,527 | 60% | $14,250 |
| 2017 | — | $13,562 | 58% | $14,000 |
| 2018 | — | $14,000 | 57% | $14,000 |
| 2019 | — | $13,301 | 59% | $14,000 |
| 2020 | — | $13,312 | 61% | $14,000 |
| 2021 | $68,740 | $13,214 | 63% | $13,657 |
| 2022 | — | $11,329 | 62% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,139 | 62% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,313 | 60% | — |
| 2025 | — | $10,974 | 62% | — |