Student Outcomes

Our graduates are far from ordinary. But we expect them to be extraordinary.

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Illinois Tech's students are committed to solving the world's grand challenges. They come to our university to learn from world-renowned faculty who share their pursuit of innovation and excellence. As students they gain next-generation skills by taking part in guaranteed hands-on experiences. And when they graduate, our students are not just ready to take on the world, they're prepared to change it.

This is Illinois Tech's legacy—one that our students and alumni have perpetuated for more than 130 years. 

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Student Stories

Through research, special course projects, volunteer outreach, and many other opportunities, our students benefit from unparalleled opportunities. See what our Scarlet Hawks are studying and researching, and how they're making the world a better place.

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Alumni Stories

From the cell phone to skyscrapers to Amazon Alexa, Illinois Tech alumni are among the innovators and inventors who have changed the world. And our alumni are truly global—you'll find them in more than 128 countries and all 50 states.

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Outcomes That Matter

To learn more about the outcomes of Illinois Tech graduates, visit our undergraduate and graduate outcomes pages. 

“Illinois Tech has given me both the technical ability to pursue my professional goals and exposure to many different kinds of people, from all nationalities and walks of life. These experiences have helped me to discover who I am as a person, who I want to be—both professionally and personally—and where I want to go. Learning about my limits and my passions has given me the ability to plan out the straightest path to my future career.”

—Fatima Azfar (Computer Science/M.S. Computer Science ’19)

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