Computer Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Illinois

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$97,158Median year-4 earnings

$23,125Median federal debt

6Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Illinois

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign · $20,500 federal debt$159,855 2Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago · $26,500 federal debt$114,930 3University of Illinois ChicagoChicago · $22,000 federal debt$102,691 4Loyola University ChicagoChicago · $25,000 federal debt$97,158 5Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville · $23,125 federal debt$94,494 6DeVry University-IllinoisLisle · Debt not reported$86,645 7Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · $24,500 federal debt$85,056

CAREER CONTEXT IN IL

What related occupations pay in Illinois

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers

State median wage: $163,610
Middle 50% wage range: $133,070–$200,190
State employment: 8,900
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $112,090–$231,880

25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $135,430
Middle 50% wage range: $100,610–$176,020
State employment: 1,040
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $64,070–$222,540

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $142,500
Middle 50% wage range: $122,340–$167,870
State employment: 1,590
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $97,820–$193,950

17-2061Computer Hardware Engineers

State median wage: $133,220
Middle 50% wage range: $97,930–$165,360
State employment: 1,420
Projected growth: +9.1%
Annual openings: 4,100

10th–90th percentile: $77,420–$210,100

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $132,790
Middle 50% wage range: $105,410–$166,720
State employment: 7,810
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $81,630–$201,190

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $132,110
Middle 50% wage range: $101,540–$166,420
State employment: 56,310
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $80,980–$194,740

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $104,910
Middle 50% wage range: $83,020–$130,290
State employment: 6,530
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $65,480–$150,620

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Champaign	$159,855	$20,500
2	Illinois Institute of Technology	Chicago	$114,930	$26,500
3	University of Illinois Chicago	Chicago	$102,691	$22,000
4	Loyola University Chicago	Chicago	$97,158	$25,000
5	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	Edwardsville	$94,494	$23,125
6	DeVry University-Illinois	Lisle	$86,645	Not available
7	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Carbondale	$85,056	$24,500

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer Engineering in Illinois

What do Computer Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Illinois?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $97,158 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,125 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.