University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

51.0000 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS. (Cert2y+)

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and related clinical sciences and administrative and support services.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.0401 Dentistry. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of dentistry/dental medicine, encompassing the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, and adjacent structures and their impact on the human body and health. Includes instruction in the basic biomedical sciences, occlusion, dental health and prevention, oral pathology, cariology, operative dentistry, oral radiology, principles of the various dental specialties, pain management, oral medicine, clinic and health care management, patient counseling, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
29-1021	Dentists, General	$196,100	$191,430	-$4,670 (-2.4%)

51.0506 Endodontics/Endodontology. (MSc)

A program that focuses on the advanced study of the morphology, physiology, and pathology of human dental pulp and periradicular tissues, and prepares dentists to diagnose and treat internal diseases and injuries of teeth. Includes instruction in theory and practice of endodontics; pulpal disease; relationship of endodontic conditions to other dental/oral health issues; endodontic operative technique; and patient care and management.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
29-1029	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$246,530	$234,370	-$12,160 (-4.9%)

51.0507 Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery. (MSc)

A program that focuses on the advanced study of the diagnosis and intrusive and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial regions, including functional and aesthetic aspects. Includes instruction in pharmacology, analgesia, anesthesia, anxiety control, surgical procedures and techniques, surgical instrumentation, exodontia, oral diseases and malfunctions, soft and hard tissue pathology, dentoalveolar surgery, infection management, and prosthetic implantation.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
29-1022	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons	$360,240	N/A	N/A

51.0508 Orthodontics/Orthodontology. (MSc)

A program that focuses on the advanced study of the guidance of growing dental structures and the correction of misalignments, disproportionate growth, and traumas caused by genetics, disease, injuries, and dysfunctional behaviors. Includes instruction in craniofacial growth and development, malocclusion, design and fabrication of orthodontic appliances, craniofacial alignment, physiological function and analysis, cephalometrics, model analysis, space analysis, surgical orthodontics, cleft lip and palate, and treatment planning and management.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
29-1023	Orthodontists	$254,620	$335,730	+$81,110 (+31.9%)

51.0509 Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics. (MSc)

A program that focuses on the advanced study of the therapeutic and preventive care of the oral health of children from birth through adolescence, and the care of adults with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. Includes instruction in developmental oral biology, preventive medicine, diet therapy and counseling, patient management, pediatric restorative procedures, pulp therapy, trauma management, anesthesia, treatment planning, and the treatment of handicapped patients.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
29-1021	Dentists, General	$196,100	$191,430	-$4,670 (-2.4%)

51.0510 Periodontics/Periodontology. (MSc)

A program that focuses on the advanced study of the etiology and treatment of diseases of the gingivae (gum tissue) and supporting bone, nerve, and vascular structures. Includes instruction in periodontium pathology, diagnostic procedures and equipment, occulsion, nutritional aspects of periodontology, surgical treatments, and patient care and management.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
29-1029	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$246,530	$234,370	-$12,160 (-4.9%)

51.0511 Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology. (MSc)

A program that focuses on the advanced study of the restoration and maintenance of teeth, oral function, and aesthetic form through the use of single or compound materials, structures, and artificial devices. Includes instruction in implant dentistry, surgical procedures, denture design and fabrication, fixed and removable prosthodontics, restorative techniques, occlusion therapy and devices, geriatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and tempromandibular joint dysfunction.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
29-1024	Prosthodontists	$258,660	N/A	N/A

51.0599 Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other. (PostBacCert, FPD)

Any instructional program in advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
29-1029	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$246,530	$234,370	-$12,160 (-4.9%)

51.0706 Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert, MSc)

A program that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage systems, processes, and facilities used to collect, store, secure, retrieve, analyze, and transmit medical records and other health information used by clinical professionals and health care organizations. Includes instruction in the principles and basic content of the biomedical and clinical sciences, information technology and applications, data and database management, clinical research methodologies, health information resources and systems, office management, legal requirements, and professional standards.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$116,260	-$21,470 (-15.6%)
29-2072	Medical Records Specialists	$55,970	$48,370	-$7,600 (-13.6%)
29-9021	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$73,410	$49,250	-$24,160 (-32.9%)

51.1199 Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in health and medical professional preparation not listed above.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.1201 Medicine. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of medicine, involving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, injuries, and other disorders of the human body. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, clinical medicine, examination and diagnosis, patient communications, medical ethics and law, professional standards, and rotations in specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurology, ophthalmology, radiology, clinical pathology, anesthesiology, family medicine, and psychiatry.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
29-1211	Anesthesiologists	$336,640	$314,070	-$22,570 (-6.7%)
29-1212	Cardiologists	$432,490	$470,560	+$38,070 (+8.8%)
29-1213	Dermatologists	$347,810	$369,320	+$21,510 (+6.2%)
29-1214	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$320,700	$239,200	-$81,500 (-25.4%)
29-1215	Family Medicine Physicians	$256,830	$162,010	-$94,820 (-36.9%)
29-1216	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$262,710	$204,470	-$58,240 (-22.2%)
29-1217	Neurologists	$286,310	$246,080	-$40,230 (-14.1%)
29-1218	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$281,130	$253,730	-$27,400 (-9.7%)
29-1221	Pediatricians, General	$222,340	$212,890	-$9,450 (-4.3%)
29-1222	Physicians, Pathologists	$266,020	$239,200	-$26,820 (-10.1%)
29-1223	Psychiatrists	$269,120	$339,740	+$70,620 (+26.2%)
29-1224	Radiologists	$359,820	$239,200	-$120,620 (-33.5%)
29-1229	Physicians, All Other	$253,470	$318,690	+$65,220 (+25.7%)
29-1241	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$301,500	$315,710	+$14,210 (+4.7%)
29-1242	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$365,060	$296,090	-$68,970 (-18.9%)
29-1243	Pediatric Surgeons	$450,810	$286,150	-$164,660 (-36.5%)
29-1249	Surgeons, All Other	$371,280	$433,680	+$62,400 (+16.8%)

51.1401 Medical Science/Scientist. (PostBacCert)

An undifferentiated clinical science program that prepares clinicians to conduct clinical and translational research in various areas. Note: programs that prepare clinicians to conduct research in specific scientific fields should report under the relevant CIP code series (e.g., Series 26 Biological and Biomedical Sciences).

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$105,010	-$68,490 (-39.5%)
19-1041	Epidemiologists	$94,160	$94,340	+$180 (+0.2%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)

51.2001 Pharmacy. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent or employed practice of preparing and dispensing drugs and medications in consultation with prescribing physicians and other health care professionals, and for managing pharmacy practices and counseling patients. Includes instruction in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacy practice, pharmacy administration, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$116,260	-$21,470 (-15.6%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
29-1051	Pharmacists	$137,210	$140,340	+$3,130 (+2.3%)

51.2004 Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of chemistry to the study of biologically and clinically active substances, biological and pharmacological interactions, and the development of associated research methods, techniques, and clinical trial procedures. Includes instruction in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular graphics, rational drug design, toxicology, molecular biology, pharmacology, enzyme mechanisms, receptor theory, neurochemistry, drug metabolism, drug synthesis, biological mechanisms of drug action, research tools and techniques, and laboratory safety.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
19-2031	Chemists	$95,940	$82,980	-$12,960 (-13.5%)
25-1052	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,030	$95,860	-$7,170 (-7%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)

51.2005 Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of biologically active compounds found in naturally occurring sources such as plants, animals, and microbes and their use and/or modification as medicinal substances. Includes instruction in medicinal chemistry, organic medicinals, pharmacological therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, molecular biology, structural chemistry, enzymes, nucleic acids, economic botany, ethnobotany, bioprospecting, bioassay, compound identification and isolation, mass spectrometry, and analytical instrumentation and techniques.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)

51.2007 Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of economics and policy analysis to the study of the relationship of pharmacy services and pharmaceutical processes and products to the health care system and their impact on health care organizations. Includes instruction in health economics, pharmacoeconomics, health care systems, health care organization and management, statistics and biostatistics, outcomes research, health care policy, pharmacy services, and pharmaceutical industry operations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$116,260	-$21,470 (-15.6%)
19-3011	Economists	$130,910	$135,790	+$4,880 (+3.7%)
25-1063	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,140	$124,940	-$8,200 (-6.2%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)

51.2010 Pharmaceutical Sciences. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the basic sciences that underlie drugs and drug therapy and that prepares individuals for further study and/or careers in pharmaceutical science and research, pharmaceutical administration and sales, biotechnology, drug manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and related fields. Includes instruction in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, pharmaceutics, pharmacology and toxicology, dosage formulation, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)

51.2099 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration not listed above.

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25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)

51.2201 Public Health, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD, Spec)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services; to function as public health professionals in public agencies, the private sector, and other settings; and to provide leadership in the field of public health. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care services and related administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, public communications, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$116,260	-$21,470 (-15.6%)
21-1091	Health Education Specialists	$71,700	$54,500	-$17,200 (-24%)
21-1094	Community Health Workers	$55,970	$47,310	-$8,660 (-15.5%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)

51.2211 Health Services Administration. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the application of policy analysis, public administration, business management, and communications to the planning and management of health services delivery systems in the public and private sectors, and prepares individuals to function as health services administrators and managers. Includes instruction in health systems planning, public health organization and management, pubic health policy formulation and analysis, finance, business and operations management, economics of health care, organizational and health communications, marketing, human resources management, and public health law and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$116,260	-$21,470 (-15.6%)

51.2306 Occupational Therapy/Therapist. (PostBacCert, Spec)

A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
29-1122	Occupational Therapists	$98,240	$92,490	-$5,750 (-5.9%)

51.2308 Physical Therapy/Therapist. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals to evaluate, examine, diagnose, and alleviate physical functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in anatomy, behavioral sciences, biology, biomechanics, biophysical agents, care plan development and documentation, cellular histology, clinical evaluation and measurement, clinical reasoning, communication, exercise physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, pathology, physiology, professional standards and ethics, rehabilitation psychology, and therapeutic exercise.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
29-1123	Physical Therapists	$102,400	$111,160	+$8,760 (+8.6%)

51.2314 Rehabilitation Science. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on human function, disability, and rehabilitation from the perspectives of the health sciences, social sciences, psychology, engineering, and related fields. Includes instruction in psychological, social, and cultural aspects of disability and rehabilitation; sensory and motor function and dysfunction; biomechanics and kinesiology; assistive technology; rehabilitation instrumentation and methodology; statistics; and health and rehabilitation policy.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
19-1099	Life Scientists, All Other	$101,940	$66,440	-$35,500 (-34.8%)
21-1015	Rehabilitation Counselors	$51,260	$51,490	+$230 (+0.4%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)

51.2703 Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles and techniques of art and computer-assisted imaging, graphics, and animation to create visual materials to facilitate the recording and dissemination of biomedical knowledge for educational, research, and clinical purposes. Includes instruction in anatomy, physiology, pathology, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, medical terminology, artistic media and techniques, illustration techniques, three-dimensional modeling, prosthetics, data display design, exhibit design and production, medical photography, multimedia, computer graphics and animation, digital imaging, business management, production technology, and instructional design.

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27-1013	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$76,450	$64,600	-$11,850 (-15.5%)

51.2706 Medical Informatics. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of computer science and software engineering to medical research and clinical information technology support, and the development of advanced imaging, database, and decision systems. Includes instruction in computer science, health information systems architecture, medical knowledge structures, medical language and image processing, quantitative medical decision modeling, imaging techniques, electronic medical records, medical research systems, clinical decision support, and informatics aspects of specific research and practice problems.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	$128,560	-$23,750 (-15.6%)
15-1299	Computer Occupations, All Other	$116,700	$98,120	-$18,580 (-15.9%)
25-1199	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$94,470	$57,300	-$37,170 (-39.3%)
29-9021	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$73,410	$49,250	-$24,160 (-32.9%)

51.3101 Dietetics/Dietitian. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention; planning and directing food service activities; diet and nutrition analysis and planning; supervision of food storage and preparation; client education; and professional standards and regulations.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
29-1031	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$74,770	$70,880	-$3,890 (-5.2%)
29-2051	Dietetic Technicians	$39,560	$42,390	+$2,830 (+7.2%)

51.3202 Health Professions Education. (FPD)

A program that focuses on education and administration leadership skills for clinical educators across health professions and specialties. Includes instruction in academic leadership, assessment, clinical decision making, curriculum development, ethics, primary care education, program evaluation, research methods, and statistics.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9033	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$124,450	$109,730	-$14,720 (-11.8%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)

51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$65,520	-$21,570 (-24.8%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$82,920	-$15,510 (-15.8%)

51.3808 Nursing Science. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A research program that focuses on the study of advanced clinical practices, research methodologies, the administration of complex nursing services, and that prepares nurses to further the progress of nursing research through experimentation and clinical applications.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$65,520	-$21,570 (-24.8%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$82,920	-$15,510 (-15.8%)
29-1171	Nurse Practitioners	$132,000	$121,170	-$10,830 (-8.2%)

51.3818 Nursing Practice. (Spec)

A practice-focused program that prepares registered nurses for increasingly complex evidence-based nursing practice, including translating research into practice, evaluating evidence, applying research in decision-making, and implementing viable clinical innovations to change practice. Includes instruction in healthcare delivery systems, health economics and finance, health policy, research methods, translating evidence into practice, concepts in population health, and nursing leadership.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$116,260	-$21,470 (-15.6%)
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$65,520	-$21,570 (-24.8%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$82,920	-$15,510 (-15.8%)
29-1171	Nurse Practitioners	$132,000	$121,170	-$10,830 (-8.2%)

51.9999 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. (PostBacCert, FPD)

Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed above.

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99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	N/A	N/A
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$101,730	-$31,390 (-23.6%)
11-2022	Sales Managers	$160,930	$132,310	-$28,620 (-17.8%)
11-3012	Administrative Services Managers	$126,030	$101,280	-$24,750 (-19.6%)
11-3013	Facilities Managers	$114,520	$96,190	-$18,330 (-16%)
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$120,390	-$8,790 (-6.8%)
11-3071	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$116,010	$78,160	-$37,850 (-32.6%)
11-3111	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$156,230	$145,930	-$10,300 (-6.6%)
11-3121	Human Resources Managers	$160,480	$121,040	-$39,440 (-24.6%)
11-3131	Training and Development Managers	$140,590	$122,250	-$18,340 (-13%)
11-9021	Construction Managers	$119,660	$98,400	-$21,260 (-17.8%)
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$63,360	-$23,700 (-27.2%)
11-9151	Social and Community Service Managers	$86,100	$72,910	-$13,190 (-15.3%)
11-9179	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$70,620	$61,620	-$9,000 (-12.7%)
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$122,240	-$27,650 (-18.4%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$78,420	-$4,740 (-5.7%)
13-1071	Human Resources Specialists	$79,730	$65,960	-$13,770 (-17.3%)
13-1081	Logisticians	$87,600	$63,980	-$23,620 (-27%)
13-1082	Project Management Specialists	$108,100	$88,340	-$19,760 (-18.3%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$111,720	-$2,990 (-2.6%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$74,230	-$8,690 (-10.5%)
13-1199	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$92,380	$71,300	-$21,080 (-22.8%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$134,610	+$20,770 (+18.2%)

52.0301 Accounting. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
13-2011	Accountants and Auditors	$93,520	$70,190	-$23,330 (-24.9%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2031	Budget Analysts	$93,920	$94,820	+$900 (+1%)
13-2041	Credit Analysts	$98,040	$68,350	-$29,690 (-30.3%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$87,730	-$32,200 (-26.8%)
13-2061	Financial Examiners	$103,650	$98,420	-$5,230 (-5%)
13-2081	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$67,570	$93,370	+$25,800 (+38.2%)
13-2082	Tax Preparers	$58,860	$49,660	-$9,200 (-15.6%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$134,610	+$20,770 (+18.2%)

52.0701 Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to perform development, marketing and management functions associated with owning and operating a business.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	N/A	N/A
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$101,730	-$31,390 (-23.6%)
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$122,240	-$27,650 (-18.4%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$134,610	+$20,770 (+18.2%)

52.0801 Finance, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	N/A	N/A
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$101,730	-$31,390 (-23.6%)
11-3031	Financial Managers	$180,470	$119,080	-$61,390 (-34%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$74,230	-$8,690 (-10.5%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2031	Budget Analysts	$93,920	$94,820	+$900 (+1%)
13-2041	Credit Analysts	$98,040	$68,350	-$29,690 (-30.3%)
13-2051	Financial and Investment Analysts	$116,490	$91,700	-$24,790 (-21.3%)
13-2052	Personal Financial Advisors	$160,210	$116,050	-$44,160 (-27.6%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$87,730	-$32,200 (-26.8%)
13-2072	Loan Officers	$86,020	$79,770	-$6,250 (-7.3%)
13-2099	Financial Specialists, All Other	$93,890	$71,180	-$22,710 (-24.2%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$134,610	+$20,770 (+18.2%)

52.1001 Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-3111	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$156,230	$145,930	-$10,300 (-6.6%)
11-3121	Human Resources Managers	$160,480	$121,040	-$39,440 (-24.6%)
11-3131	Training and Development Managers	$140,590	$122,250	-$18,340 (-13%)
13-1041	Compliance Officers	$84,980	$82,870	-$2,110 (-2.5%)
13-1071	Human Resources Specialists	$79,730	$65,960	-$13,770 (-17.3%)
13-1075	Labor Relations Specialists	$97,130	$77,430	-$19,700 (-20.3%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$74,230	-$8,690 (-10.5%)
13-1151	Training and Development Specialists	$73,760	$57,550	-$16,210 (-22%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$134,610	+$20,770 (+18.2%)
43-4161	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$50,950	$48,680	-$2,270 (-4.5%)

52.1301 Management Science. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, data mining, data warehousing, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	N/A	N/A
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$101,730	-$31,390 (-23.6%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$111,720	-$2,990 (-2.6%)
15-2031	Operations Research Analysts	$99,120	$78,690	-$20,430 (-20.6%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$85,310	-$39,280 (-31.5%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$134,610	+$20,770 (+18.2%)

52.1399 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in business quantitative methods and management science not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

52.1401 Marketing/Marketing Management, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-2011	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$149,270	$133,840	-$15,430 (-10.3%)
11-2021	Marketing Managers	$171,520	$105,770	-$65,750 (-38.3%)
11-2022	Sales Managers	$160,930	$132,310	-$28,620 (-17.8%)
11-2033	Fundraising Managers	$137,290	$85,060	-$52,230 (-38%)
13-1131	Fundraisers	$73,130	$63,670	-$9,460 (-12.9%)
13-1161	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$86,480	$58,340	-$28,140 (-32.5%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$134,610	+$20,770 (+18.2%)

52.1501 Real Estate. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real estate. Includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental properties, commercial real estate, and property management.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9141	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$82,720	$62,000	-$20,720 (-25%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2023	Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate	N/A	N/A	N/A
41-9021	Real Estate Brokers	$91,660	$81,590	-$10,070 (-11%)
41-9022	Real Estate Sales Agents	$70,970	$52,410	-$18,560 (-26.2%)

14.0101 Engineering, General. (PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Includes instruction in undifferentiated and individualized programs in engineering.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$98,690	-$23,030 (-18.9%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

14.0501 Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biomedical and health systems and products such as integrated biomedical systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
17-2031	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$115,020	$99,520	-$15,500 (-13.5%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

14.0701 Chemical Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
17-2041	Chemical Engineers	$128,430	$113,420	-$15,010 (-11.7%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

14.0801 Civil Engineering, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
17-2051	Civil Engineers	$107,050	$100,090	-$6,960 (-6.5%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

14.0901 Computer Engineering, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
15-1241	Computer Network Architects	$135,890	$100,130	-$35,760 (-26.3%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$137,130	-$5,490 (-3.8%)
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$122,040	-$22,530 (-15.6%)
15-1253	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,260	$81,820	-$28,440 (-25.8%)
17-2061	Computer Hardware Engineers	$156,770	$111,810	-$44,960 (-28.7%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

14.1001 Electrical and Electronics Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
17-2011	Aerospace Engineers	$141,180	$148,660	+$7,480 (+5.3%)
17-2061	Computer Hardware Engineers	$156,770	$111,810	-$44,960 (-28.7%)
17-2071	Electrical Engineers	$120,980	$111,520	-$9,460 (-7.8%)
17-2072	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$132,500	$118,160	-$14,340 (-10.8%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

14.1201 Engineering Physics/Applied Physics. (Cert2y+)

A program focusing on the use of physics principles in the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems and other scientific applications. Includes instruction in high- and low-temperature phenomena, computational physics, superconductivity, applied thermodynamics, molecular and particle physics applications, and space science research.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$105,010	-$68,490 (-39.5%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$98,690	-$23,030 (-18.9%)
19-2012	Physicists	$166,000	$129,980	-$36,020 (-21.7%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

14.1401 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling contained living environments and for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control, waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, and requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
17-2081	Environmental Engineers	$110,570	$99,550	-$11,020 (-10%)
17-2111	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$113,770	$121,570	+$7,800 (+6.9%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

14.1801 Materials Engineering. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related problems of system design dependent on materials factors.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$78,420	-$4,740 (-5.7%)
17-2131	Materials Engineers	$116,380	$104,860	-$11,520 (-9.9%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

14.1901 Mechanical Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$78,420	-$4,740 (-5.7%)
17-2011	Aerospace Engineers	$141,180	$148,660	+$7,480 (+5.3%)
17-2141	Mechanical Engineers	$110,080	$97,090	-$12,990 (-11.8%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

14.3301 Construction Engineering. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific, mathematical, and management principles to the planning, design, and building of facilities and structures. Includes instruction in civil engineering, structural principles, site analysis, computer-assisted design, geology, evaluation and testing, materials, contracting, project management, graphic communications, and applicable laws and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$78,420	-$4,740 (-5.7%)
17-2051	Civil Engineers	$107,050	$100,090	-$6,960 (-6.5%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$98,690	-$23,030 (-18.9%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

14.3501 Industrial Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, and energy. Includes instruction in applied mathematics, physical sciences, the social sciences, engineering analysis, systems design, computer applications, and forecasting and evaluation methodology.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$120,390	-$8,790 (-6.8%)
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
17-2112	Industrial Engineers	$107,900	$92,500	-$15,400 (-14.3%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

14.9999 Engineering, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in engineering not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$144,650	-$31,060 (-17.7%)
17-2111	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$113,770	$121,570	+$7,800 (+6.9%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$98,690	-$23,030 (-18.9%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$120,110	+$770 (+0.6%)

11.0199 Computer and Information Sciences, Other. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in computer science not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	$128,560	-$23,750 (-15.6%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$84,190	-$21,640 (-20.4%)

11.0401 Information Science/Studies. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$123,910	-$64,080 (-34.1%)
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	$128,560	-$23,750 (-15.6%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$137,130	-$5,490 (-3.8%)
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$122,040	-$22,530 (-15.6%)
15-1255	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$111,450	$74,800	-$36,650 (-32.9%)
15-1299	Computer Occupations, All Other	$116,700	$98,120	-$18,580 (-15.9%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$84,190	-$21,640 (-20.4%)

11.0501 Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution, and operating systems; low- and high-level languages and language programming; programming and debugging techniques; installation and maintenance testing and documentation; process and data flow analysis; user needs analysis and documentation; cost-benefit analysis; and specification design.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
15-1211	Computer Systems Analysts	$111,960	$85,890	-$26,070 (-23.3%)
15-1231	Computer Network Support Specialists	$79,610	$56,340	-$23,270 (-29.2%)
15-1241	Computer Network Architects	$135,890	$100,130	-$35,760 (-26.3%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$137,130	-$5,490 (-3.8%)
15-1253	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,260	$81,820	-$28,440 (-25.8%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$84,190	-$21,640 (-20.4%)

11.0701 Computer Science. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$123,910	-$64,080 (-34.1%)
15-1212	Information Security Analysts	$127,730	$99,130	-$28,600 (-22.4%)
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	$128,560	-$23,750 (-15.6%)
15-1231	Computer Network Support Specialists	$79,610	$56,340	-$23,270 (-29.2%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$137,130	-$5,490 (-3.8%)
15-1251	Computer Programmers	$103,640	$77,040	-$26,600 (-25.7%)
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$122,040	-$22,530 (-15.6%)
15-1253	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,260	$81,820	-$28,440 (-25.8%)
15-1254	Web Developers	$98,790	$83,330	-$15,460 (-15.6%)
15-1255	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$111,450	$74,800	-$36,650 (-32.9%)
15-1299	Computer Occupations, All Other	$116,700	$98,120	-$18,580 (-15.9%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$85,310	-$39,280 (-31.5%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$84,190	-$21,640 (-20.4%)

26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$105,010	-$68,490 (-39.5%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$71,150	-$29,290 (-29.2%)
19-1099	Life Scientists, All Other	$101,940	$66,440	-$35,500 (-34.8%)
19-4012	Agricultural Technicians	$49,680	$31,680	-$18,000 (-36.2%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	$72,610	+$18,210 (+33.5%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$32,540	-$25,480 (-43.9%)
19-4092	Forensic Science Technicians	$75,260	$99,960	+$24,700 (+32.8%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

26.0102 Biomedical Sciences, General. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A general, program that focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to title. Includes instruction in any of the basic medical sciences at the research level; biological science research in biomedical faculties; and general studies encompassing a variety of the biomedical disciplines.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$32,540	-$25,480 (-43.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)

26.0202 Biochemistry. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$105,010	-$68,490 (-39.5%)
19-1021	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$115,570	$85,290	-$30,280 (-26.2%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	$72,610	+$18,210 (+33.5%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$32,540	-$25,480 (-43.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)

26.0210 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. (PostBacCert)

A program of study that combines the biological sub-disciplines of biochemistry and molecular biology. Includes instruction in general biology, general and organic chemistry, physics, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, genetics, and cellular biology.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$105,010	-$68,490 (-39.5%)
19-1021	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$115,570	$85,290	-$30,280 (-26.2%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$71,150	-$29,290 (-29.2%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)

26.0407 Cell Biology and Anatomy. (PostBacCert, FPD)

An integrated, combined program that focuses on the scientific study of cell structure, function, and dynamics within the context of organismic, regional, and gross anatomical systems. Includes instruction in molecular biology, cell biology and histology, structural biology, anatomy, embryology, endocrinology, and applications to specific systems, diseases, defects, and processes.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$71,150	-$29,290 (-29.2%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)

26.0508 Microbiology and Immunology. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the microorganisms that cause disease and the host immune response to them. Includes instruction in microbiology, microbial genetics, molecular virology, pathogenic bacteriology, disease mechanisms, immunology, immunogenetics, autoimmunity, and bioinformatics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$105,010	-$68,490 (-39.5%)
19-1022	Microbiologists	$95,200	$80,900	-$14,300 (-15%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$71,150	-$29,290 (-29.2%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$32,540	-$25,480 (-43.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)

26.0901 Physiology, General. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the functional dynamics, morphology, and biochemical and biophysical communications within organisms and between living systems at all levels of complexity and integration. Includes instruction in reproduction, growth, hormonal action, vascular function, respiration, digestion, sensory perception and processing, sensorimotor integration, signal encoding and conveyance, homeostasis, physical function and malfunction, evolutionary physiology, and disease processes.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)

26.0910 Pathology/Experimental Pathology. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the expression, initiation, maintenance and progression of tissue injury and disease, including death, and the relationship of pathogenesis to fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms. Includes instruction in immunology, microbiology, gene expression, inflammation, cell injury, apoptosis, immunopathology, molecular markers of disease and toxins, neoplasia, growth regulation, and organ- and system-specific investigations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$105,010	-$68,490 (-39.5%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$71,150	-$29,290 (-29.2%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)

26.1001 Pharmacology. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of drug interactions on biological systems and organisms and the sources, chemical properties, biological effects, and therapeutic uses of drugs. Includes instruction in pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, drug therapeutics, drug action, bodily responses to drug events, biochemical proliferation and differentiation, apoptosis, cell biology, medicinal chemistry, and studies of specific drugs and drug interactions.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$105,010	-$68,490 (-39.5%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$71,150	-$29,290 (-29.2%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)

26.1002 Molecular Pharmacology. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the biochemical and biophysical characteristics of drugs at the molecular level and their interaction with, and effects on, biological macromolecules and cellular structures and processes. Includes instruction in molecular biology and biophysics; pharmacology of signal transduction, transmitters, and protein synthesis and release; receptors, protein interaction and binding; drug discovery and recognition; molecular toxicology; drug design; pharmacodynamics; developmental genetics; and studies of therapeutic strategies.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)

26.1099 Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in pharmacology and toxicology not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)

26.1102 Biostatistics. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to biomedical research and clinical, public health, and industrial issues related to human populations. Includes instruction in mathematical statistics, modeling, clinical trials methodology, disease and survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, missing data analysis, spatial analysis, computer tomography, biostatistics consulting, and applications to such topics as genetics, oncology, pharmacokinetics, physiology, neurobiology, and biophysics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$105,010	-$68,490 (-39.5%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$124,090	+$11,760 (+10.5%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$71,150	-$29,290 (-29.2%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$32,540	-$25,480 (-43.9%)
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$82,670	-$10,210 (-11%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)

26.1103 Bioinformatics. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of computer-based technologies and services to biological, biomedical, and biotechnology research. Includes instruction in algorithms, network architecture, principles of software design, human interface design, usability studies, search strategies, database management and data mining, digital image processing, computer graphics and animation, CAD, computer programming, and applications to experimental design and analysis and to specific quantitative, modeling, and analytical studies in the various biological specializations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	$128,560	-$23,750 (-15.6%)
15-1299	Computer Occupations, All Other	$116,700	$98,120	-$18,580 (-15.9%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$85,310	-$39,280 (-31.5%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$32,540	-$25,480 (-43.9%)

26.1201 Biotechnology. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. Includes instruction in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$105,010	-$68,490 (-39.5%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$71,150	-$29,290 (-29.2%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)

26.1309 Epidemiology. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of disease, disability, and trauma patterns within and across populations and the development of health management mechanisms to prevent and control disease outbreaks and injurious behaviors. Includes instruction in biostatistics, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, disease and injury determinants, genetic disease and disability factors, behavioral studies, health services research, environmental disease and injury factors, and population studies.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
19-1041	Epidemiologists	$94,160	$94,340	+$180 (+0.2%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$74,180	-$38,510 (-34.2%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)

26.1501 Neuroscience. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary scientific study of the molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular neuroscience, brain science, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, molecular and biochemical bases of information processing, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$105,010	-$68,490 (-39.5%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$71,150	-$29,290 (-29.2%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$32,540	-$25,480 (-43.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)

26.9999 Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. (FPD)

Any instructional program in the biological and biomedical sciences not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$105,010	-$68,490 (-39.5%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$71,150	-$29,290 (-29.2%)
19-1099	Life Scientists, All Other	$101,940	$66,440	-$35,500 (-34.8%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)

42.0101 Psychology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$122,240	-$27,650 (-18.4%)
19-3032	Industrial-Organizational Psychologists	$134,400	N/A	N/A
19-3033	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$106,850	$72,440	-$34,410 (-32.2%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$101,970	-$9,370 (-8.4%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	$60,760	-$2,800 (-4.4%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$90,570	-$2,960 (-3.2%)

42.2806 Educational Psychology. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process. Includes instruction in learning theory, human growth and development, research methods, and psychological evaluation.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$122,240	-$27,650 (-18.4%)
19-3034	School Psychologists	$93,610	$69,820	-$23,790 (-25.4%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$101,970	-$9,370 (-8.4%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$90,570	-$2,960 (-3.2%)

42.2813 Applied Psychology. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the application of psychological theories and methods to real-world settings and problems, such as business and industry, government, education, military, and community settings. Includes instruction in applications of psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, counseling, human factors, research methods and statistics, and program evaluation.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$122,240	-$27,650 (-18.4%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$101,970	-$9,370 (-8.4%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$90,570	-$2,960 (-3.2%)

13.0301 Curriculum and Instruction. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructional material design and evaluation, curriculum evaluation, and applications to specific subject matter, programs or educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-9031	Instructional Coordinators	$77,600	$69,820	-$7,780 (-10%)

13.0404 Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to supervise instructional and support personnel at the school building, facility or staff level. Includes instruction in the principles of staffing and organization, the supervision of learning activities, personnel relations, administrative duties related to departmental or unit management, and specific applications to various educational settings and curricula.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9031	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$62,640	$52,780	-$9,860 (-15.7%)
11-9032	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$113,360	$94,640	-$18,720 (-16.5%)
11-9033	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$124,450	$109,730	-$14,720 (-11.8%)
11-9039	Education Administrators, All Other	$99,460	$80,310	-$19,150 (-19.3%)

13.0406 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the principles and practice of administration in four-year colleges, universities and higher education systems, the study of higher education as an object of applied research, and which may prepare individuals to function as administrators in such settings. Includes instruction in higher education economics and finance; policy and planning studies; curriculum; faculty and labor relations; higher education law; college student services; research on higher education; institutional research; marketing and promotion; and issues of evaluation, accountability and philosophy.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9033	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$124,450	$109,730	-$14,720 (-11.8%)
11-9039	Education Administrators, All Other	$99,460	$80,310	-$19,150 (-19.3%)

13.0410 Urban Education and Leadership. (MSc, FPD)

A program that focuses on issues and problems specific to the educational needs of populations and communities located in metropolitan, inner city, and related areas and prepares individuals to provide educational services and administrative leadership in urban contexts. Includes instruction in multicultural education, at-risk studies, urban sociology, multilingual education, urban studies and planning, human services, health services and nutrition, cross-cultural communication, diversity studies, safety and security, and urban educational administration and leadership.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9039	Education Administrators, All Other	$99,460	$80,310	-$19,150 (-19.3%)

13.0607 Learning Sciences. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the multiple aspects of learning in different environments, including specific aspects of the content to be mastered, cognitive aspects of the student, the instructional environment and materials, the preparation and activities of the instructor, socio-cultural and linguistic components, and assessment outcomes. Includes instruction in the social, organizational, and cultural dynamics of learning; learning and cognition; learning strategies; educational psychology; educational testing and measurement; instructional design and technology; and statistical design of educational research.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-3131	Training and Development Managers	$140,590	$122,250	-$18,340 (-13%)
19-3099	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$106,440	$77,630	-$28,810 (-27.1%)
25-1069	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$92,950	$77,400	-$15,550 (-16.7%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-9099	Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	$55,700	$50,610	-$5,090 (-9.1%)

13.0699 Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in educational evaluation, research and statistics not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$111,720	-$2,990 (-2.6%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$124,090	+$11,760 (+10.5%)
19-3099	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$106,440	$77,630	-$28,810 (-27.1%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)

13.1001 Special Education and Teaching, General. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers in a collaborative or team environment. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-2051	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$72,610	$60,880	-$11,730 (-16.2%)
25-2055	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-2056	Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-2057	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$72,310	$59,380	-$12,930 (-17.9%)
25-2058	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$74,610	$57,050	-$17,560 (-23.5%)
25-2059	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$74,180	$62,710	-$11,470 (-15.5%)
25-9043	Teaching Assistants, Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.1202 Elementary Education and Teaching. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$69,790	$57,600	-$12,190 (-17.5%)

13.1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-2011	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$41,450	$42,970	+$1,520 (+3.7%)
25-2012	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$67,020	$55,080	-$11,940 (-17.8%)
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$69,790	$57,600	-$12,190 (-17.5%)
25-9042	Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-9043	Teaching Assistants, Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.1302 Art Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$73,330	-$28,910 (-28.3%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$59,660	-$10,380 (-14.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

13.1305 English/Language Arts Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-1123	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,400	$69,620	-$20,780 (-23%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$59,660	-$10,380 (-14.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

13.1311 Mathematics Teacher Education. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$82,670	-$10,210 (-11%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$59,660	-$10,380 (-14.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

13.1312 Music Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$73,330	-$28,910 (-28.3%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$59,660	-$10,380 (-14.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

13.1315 Reading Teacher Education. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$59,660	-$10,380 (-14.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

13.1316 Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$102,630	+$4,840 (+4.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$97,340	-$4,000 (-3.9%)
25-1043	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,780	N/A	N/A
25-1051	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,950	$89,460	-$23,490 (-20.8%)
25-1052	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,030	$95,860	-$7,170 (-7%)
25-1053	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,360	$90,110	-$10,250 (-10.2%)
25-1054	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,460	$94,700	-$10,760 (-10.2%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$59,660	-$10,380 (-14.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

13.1323 Chemistry Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach chemistry programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1052	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,030	$95,860	-$7,170 (-7%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$59,660	-$10,380 (-14.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

13.1325 French Language Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach French language programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-1124	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,670	$90,020	+$2,350 (+2.7%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$59,660	-$10,380 (-14.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

13.1326 German Language Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach German language programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-1124	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,670	$90,020	+$2,350 (+2.7%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$59,660	-$10,380 (-14.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

13.1327 Health Occupations Teacher Education. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational health occupations programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$96,300	-$41,600 (-30.2%)
25-1194	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,710	$56,400	-$12,310 (-17.9%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$59,660	-$10,380 (-14.8%)
25-2023	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$68,690	$86,950	+$18,260 (+26.6%)
25-2032	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$70,550	$57,300	-$13,250 (-18.8%)

13.1328 History Teacher Education. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-1125	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,710	$92,370	-$1,340 (-1.4%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$59,660	-$10,380 (-14.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

13.1329 Physics Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach physics programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1054	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,460	$94,700	-$10,760 (-10.2%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

13.1330 Spanish Language Teacher Education. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to teach Spanish language programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-1124	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,670	$90,020	+$2,350 (+2.7%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$59,660	-$10,380 (-14.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

13.9999 Education, Other. (FPD)

Any instructional program in education not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$71,380	-$7,120 (-9.1%)
25-3099	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$71,610	$84,330	+$12,720 (+17.8%)

44.0401 Public Administration. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	N/A	N/A
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$101,730	-$31,390 (-23.6%)
11-1031	Legislators	$67,390	N/A	N/A
11-3071	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$116,010	$78,160	-$37,850 (-32.6%)
11-9131	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$93,760	$88,740	-$5,020 (-5.4%)
11-9151	Social and Community Service Managers	$86,100	$72,910	-$13,190 (-15.3%)
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$122,240	-$27,650 (-18.4%)

44.0501 Public Policy Analysis, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Includes instruction in the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation, microeconomic analysis of policy issues, resource allocation and decision modeling, cost/benefit analysis, statistical methods, and applications to specific public policy topics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-1031	Legislators	$67,390	N/A	N/A
19-3094	Political Scientists	$137,600	$101,230	-$36,370 (-26.4%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	$60,760	-$2,800 (-4.4%)
25-1065	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,160	$97,160	-$8,000 (-7.6%)

44.0701 Social Work. (BSc, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9151	Social and Community Service Managers	$86,100	$72,910	-$13,190 (-15.3%)
21-1013	Marriage and Family Therapists	$72,720	$68,190	-$4,530 (-6.2%)
21-1019	Counselors, All Other	$58,070	$54,060	-$4,010 (-6.9%)
21-1021	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$62,920	$72,560	+$9,640 (+15.3%)
21-1022	Healthcare Social Workers	$72,030	$59,570	-$12,460 (-17.3%)
21-1023	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$68,290	$61,570	-$6,720 (-9.8%)
21-1029	Social Workers, All Other	$74,680	$84,320	+$9,640 (+12.9%)
21-1092	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$71,530	$77,250	+$5,720 (+8%)
25-1113	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,880	$72,870	-$9,010 (-11%)

22.0101 Law. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of law, for taking state and national bar examinations, and for advanced research in jurisprudence. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
23-1011	Lawyers	$182,760	$122,210	-$60,550 (-33.1%)
23-1012	Judicial Law Clerks	$69,850	$58,140	-$11,710 (-16.8%)
23-1021	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$122,620	$126,380	+$3,760 (+3.1%)
23-1022	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$91,170	$108,420	+$17,250 (+18.9%)
23-1023	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$143,110	$138,170	-$4,940 (-3.5%)
25-1112	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$139,950	$111,810	-$28,140 (-20.1%)

22.0201 Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General. (PostBacCert)

An integrated or undifferentiated program in one or more of the legal research or advanced practice fields.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
23-1011	Lawyers	$182,760	$122,210	-$60,550 (-33.1%)
25-1112	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$139,950	$111,810	-$28,140 (-20.1%)

22.0210 International Business, Trade, and Tax Law. (PostBacCert)

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations governing transnational business and commercial practices, including the specialized tax law related to international financial transactions.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
23-1011	Lawyers	$182,760	$122,210	-$60,550 (-33.1%)
25-1112	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$139,950	$111,810	-$28,140 (-20.1%)

22.0211 Tax Law/Taxation. (PostBacCert)

An advanced, professional study of tax law and taxation procedures in U.S. or Canadian jurisdictions affecting individuals and corporations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
23-1011	Lawyers	$182,760	$122,210	-$60,550 (-33.1%)
25-1112	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$139,950	$111,810	-$28,140 (-20.1%)

22.0212 Intellectual Property Law. (PostBacCert)

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations related to copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and related issues. Includes instruction in patent law, copyright law, trademark law, intellectual property licensing and litigation, and applications such as art and entertainment law, communications law, information technology law, sports law, and chemical and biotech patent law.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
23-1011	Lawyers	$182,760	$122,210	-$60,550 (-33.1%)
25-1112	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$139,950	$111,810	-$28,140 (-20.1%)

22.0299 Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any program in legal research and advanced professional studies not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
23-1011	Lawyers	$182,760	$122,210	-$60,550 (-33.1%)
25-1112	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$139,950	$111,810	-$28,140 (-20.1%)

45.0201 Anthropology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$122,240	-$27,650 (-18.4%)
19-3091	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$71,070	$62,920	-$8,150 (-11.5%)
25-1061	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,530	$90,910	-$11,620 (-11.3%)

45.0601 Economics, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$122,240	-$27,650 (-18.4%)
19-3011	Economists	$130,910	$135,790	+$4,880 (+3.7%)
19-3022	Survey Researchers	$73,470	$95,990	+$22,520 (+30.7%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	$60,760	-$2,800 (-4.4%)
25-1063	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,140	$124,940	-$8,200 (-6.2%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

45.0603 Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of mathematical and statistical analysis of economic phenomena and problems. Includes instruction in economic statistics, optimization theory, cost/benefit analysis, price theory, economic modeling, and economic forecasting and evaluation.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$122,240	-$27,650 (-18.4%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$124,090	+$11,760 (+10.5%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$85,310	-$39,280 (-31.5%)
19-3011	Economists	$130,910	$135,790	+$4,880 (+3.7%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	$60,760	-$2,800 (-4.4%)
25-1063	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,140	$124,940	-$8,200 (-6.2%)

45.0701 Geography. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning, development studies, and analyses of specific countries, regions, and resources.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$122,240	-$27,650 (-18.4%)
17-3031	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$56,890	$52,870	-$4,020 (-7.1%)
19-3092	Geographers	$98,160	$91,770	-$6,390 (-6.5%)
25-1064	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,020	$94,020	-$5,000 (-5%)

45.1001 Political Science and Government, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$122,240	-$27,650 (-18.4%)
19-3094	Political Scientists	$137,600	$101,230	-$36,370 (-26.4%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	$60,760	-$2,800 (-4.4%)
25-1065	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,160	$97,160	-$8,000 (-7.6%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$60,720	-$12,980 (-17.6%)

45.1101 Sociology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Illinois

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Illinois Avg	IL vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$122,240	-$27,650 (-18.4%)
19-3041	Sociologists	$111,670	$140,040	+$28,370 (+25.4%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	$60,760	-$2,800 (-4.4%)
25-1067	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,270	$88,680	-$8,590 (-8.8%)