Career Outcomes

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Get Ready to Make Your Mark

An Illinois Tech education is designed to provide you with the skills that will help you stand out on the job market. Our industry-aligned, tech-driven curriculum and guaranteed access to real-world experiences such as internships, research, competitions, study away, and more ensure that our students graduate career-ready.

Because of our high number of STEM-driven major, the mean starting salary of our 2024 graduates within six months was well above the national average (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024).

You can explore more information about the starting career placement and salaries of our Class of 2024 graduates on our online Elevate and Career hub

Please note: Illinois Tech’s Office of Career Services tracks career outcomes on an annual basis of our graduates through a survey known as First Destination. This data refers to the post-graduation status of students within six months of graduation and provides a snapshot view of the success undergraduates obtain.