University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Champaign, IL

Mathematics and Computer Science

at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $90,339/yr starting out — that's 201% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 1.1 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $14,355/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $64,526 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$33,642/yr

Starting Salary

$90,339

Finish Rate

85.1%

$33,642/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $14,355/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $19,287/yr)

4 Years Total

$134,568

Typical Debt

$19,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,106

What You'd Really Pay

$64,526

That's about $222/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$903,390

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$64,526

Pays for Itself In

1.1 yrs

Salary Boost

+201%

Ahead After 10 Years

$838,864

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed25/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost20/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.8/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.