University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, Illinois · Public · 2,263 undergraduates
All 29 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 44 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,778 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,915 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,520 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,349 |
| $110k and up | $16,544 |
| All families (average) | $9,833 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,499 | +$25,417 | clears the bar | $21,799 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | $126,156 | +$90,074 | clears the bar | $25,099 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $102,020 | +$65,938 | clears the bar | $24,925 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,802 | +$11,720 | clears the bar | $18,648 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $102,886 | +$66,804 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $77,237 | +$41,155 | clears the bar | $31,525 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $64,048 | +$27,966 | clears the bar | $20,228 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,817 | +$23,735 | clears the bar | $18,661 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Master's Degree | $97,984 | +$61,902 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $52,588 | +$16,506 | clears the bar | $16,635 | 1 yr |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Master's Degree | $59,629 | +$23,547 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Master's Degree | $76,243 | +$40,161 | clears the bar | $30,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $58,462 | +$22,380 | clears the bar | $46,366 | 2.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $94,965 | +$58,883 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $55,780 | +$19,698 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 29 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 53% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.