Systems Science and Theory at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Ranked 2nd of 4 bachelor's programs in Systems Science and Theory by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Systems Science and Theory (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's bachelor's program in Systems Science and Theory earn a median $39,119 one year after graduating, rising to $95,590 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $64,873 for this field, ranking 2nd of 4 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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