Mathematics bachelor's degree programs in Illinois

Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

10Programs reporting earnings

$72,681Median year-4 earnings

$20,309Median federal debt

7Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Illinois

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

1University of ChicagoChicago · $12,000 federal debt$172,826 2Northwestern UniversityEvanston · $12,418 federal debt$107,072 3DePaul UniversityChicago · $26,154 federal debt$89,908 4University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign · $20,847 federal debt$78,891 5Illinois State UniversityNormal · $20,309 federal debt$75,318 6University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield · Debt not reported$72,681 7Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · $25,044 federal debt$69,856 8University of Illinois ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$67,016 9Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago · $14,781 federal debt$66,269 10Lewis UniversityRomeoville · Debt not reported$56,168

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.

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $159,670
Middle 50% wage range: $115,190–$208,440
State employment: 2,810
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $85,210–$281,660

15-2021Mathematicians

State median wage: $130,970
Middle 50% wage range: $100,680–$130,970
State employment: 60
Projected growth: +0.6%
Annual openings: 100

10th–90th percentile: $49,190–$170,010

25-1022Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $77,080
Middle 50% wage range: $59,660–$103,290
State employment: 2,390
Projected growth: +1.7%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $42,060–$129,280

15-2041Statisticians

State median wage: $119,760
Middle 50% wage range: $95,490–$141,360
State employment: 480
Projected growth: +11.0%
Annual openings: 1,900

10th–90th percentile: $80,530–$167,740

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $106,560
Middle 50% wage range: $84,610–$137,290
State employment: 10,520
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $68,810–$168,880

15-2099Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $81,090
Middle 50% wage range: $63,420–$104,700
State employment: 1,320
Projected growth: +7.1%
Annual openings: 200

10th–90th percentile: $50,330–$147,070

25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

State median wage: $79,990
Middle 50% wage range: $62,330–$104,670
State employment: 44,670
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $49,020–$135,960

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 Chicago	Chicago	$172,826	$12,000
2	Northwestern University	Evanston	$107,072	$12,418
3	DePaul University	Chicago	$89,908	$26,154
4	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Champaign	$78,891	$20,847
5	Illinois State University	Normal	$75,318	$20,309
6	University of Illinois Springfield	Springfield	$72,681	Not available
7	Northern Illinois University	Dekalb	$69,856	$25,044
8	University of Illinois Chicago	Chicago	$67,016	Not available
9	Northeastern Illinois University	Chicago	$66,269	$14,781
10	Lewis University	Romeoville	$56,168	Not available

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

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Mathematics in Illinois

What do Mathematics bachelor's degree graduates earn in Illinois?

Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $72,681 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $20,309 among the 7 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 Chicago has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.