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Illinois Institute of Technology

Private nonprofit Chicago, IL · Urban · Great Lakes · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
74%
Graduation Rate
$82,592
Earnings (10yr)
$18,425
Net Price
55%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Illinois Institute of Technology has a strong 10-year earnings average of $82,592 for its graduates. This figure signifies the financial return students can expect after completing their degrees. With a focus on engineering, computer science, and IT, the school equips students with skills that are in high demand.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data on mobility is not available, but the graduation rate stands at 74%. This suggests that most students successfully complete their programs. While the Pell Grant rate is 30%, indicating a significant portion of students come from low-income backgrounds, the absence of detailed mobility metrics limits insight into long-term outcomes for these groups.

The net price for attending Illinois Tech is $18,425, with a median debt of $25,000. Graduates typically earn a substantial salary, which can make this debt manageable. Students who thrive here are often those pursuing technical fields and are prepared for the rigorous academic environment that comes with them.

Rankings

How Illinois Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation74%Earnings 10yr$83KNet Price$18KRetention86%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate30%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$13K$0-30K$13K$30-48K$17K$48-75K$30K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%600.1%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%6055.9%MOBILITY363.41%

Cost & Financial Aid

$52,386
In-State Tuition
$52,386
Out-of-State
$18,425
Avg Net Price
$25,000
Median Debt
30%
Pell Grant Rate
29%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$12,964
Family Income $0–$30K
$13,415
Family Income $30K–$48K
$17,217
Family Income $48K–$75K
$29,950
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$70,803
6 Years After Entry
$77,282
8 Years
$82,592
10 Years
0.3x
Debt-to-Earnings
85%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$70,803 6yr $77,282 8yr $82,592 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

363.41%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
6055.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
600.1%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$91,600
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.63
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.7%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

3.604%
Inventor Rate
158
Total Patents
85
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 55%
Retention Rate 86%
SAT Average 1311
ACT Midpoint 29
SAT Range 1180–1440
ACT Range 26–32
Full-Time Faculty 60%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,710
Diversity Index 0.78
First-Gen Students 32%

Top Programs

Engineering 41%
Computer Science & IT 27%
Biology & Biomedical 3%
Psychology 2%
Mathematics & Statistics 2%
Business & Marketing 2%
Physical Sciences 2%
Social Sciences 0%