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Best Engineering, General Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 3 colleges offering Engineering, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 82 recent graduates. Graduates in Illinois earn $67,238 on average within two years — 8% above the national average of $62,205, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

3
Schools in IL
$67,238
IL Avg. Earnings
$62,205
National Avg.
67
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Engineering, General in Illinois

Public Schools (2)
$68,859
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$63,997
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Illinois produce comparable or higher early earnings for Engineering, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Engineering, General Schools in Illinois, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Olivet Nazarene University logo

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL · Private

$63,997
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $61,282
Graduates: 82
Acceptance: 66.9%
#2
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign logo

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

$72,727
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 43.7%
#3
Western Illinois University logo

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL · Public

$64,990
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 75.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Engineering, General in Illinois?
Olivet Nazarene University ranks #1 for Engineering, General in Illinois with median graduate earnings of $63,997 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Engineering, General programs in the state.
How much do Engineering, General graduates earn in Illinois?
Engineering, General graduates in Illinois earn an average of $67,238 within two years of graduation. This is 8% above the national average of $62,205 for this major.
What is the hardest Engineering, General school to get into in Illinois?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the most selective Engineering, General program in Illinois with an acceptance rate of 43.7%. The average acceptance rate across Engineering, General programs in the state is 61.9%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Engineering, General in Illinois?
In Illinois, private Engineering, General programs produce average earnings of $63,997 vs $68,859 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Illinois

Chemical Engineering $69,173 Computer Science $66,656 Computer Engineering $65,978 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,764 Civil Engineering $61,502 Construction Management $60,021 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,932 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $57,318
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.