Notable programs
Department of Computer Science
Ranked top 5 nationally with specializations in AI, systems, and data science; graduates are recruited directly by Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta with median starting salaries exceeding USD 105,000
College of Engineering
Ranked top 6 overall with 14 departments spanning Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Materials Science; over USD 200M in annual engineering research expenditures and strong industry co-op programs
Gies College of Business
Ranked top 30 nationally with a pioneering fully online iMBA program; strong accounting and finance placements into Big 4 firms and Chicago financial institutions
School of Information Sciences
Ranked number 1 nationally in Library and Information Science for over two decades; leading programs in data curation, digital libraries, and information management
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Among the top US public programs with world-class research in food science, crop genomics, and sustainable agriculture leveraging Illinois farmland proximity
Aerospace Engineering
Ranked top 5 nationally with corporate partnerships including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and NASA; strong research in propulsion, structures, and autonomous systems
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