What punctuates the Illinois Tech undergraduate experience? Here are three important things you’ll find at Illinois Tech—and no place else:

  • Chicago’s Tech University: We are the only comprehensive tech-focused university in the Chicago area. From skyscrapers to startups, Illinois Tech has fueled the city’s rise as a global metropolis.
  • Opportunity and Value: Illinois Tech is an engine of opportunity, providing the best return on investment in the state and among the best in the nation.
  • Active Learning: Our students learn by creating, inventing, and solving—not just in the classroom.

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Undergraduate Student Career Outcomes

Illinois Tech graduates are in high demand. See what our graduates are doing within six months of graduation.

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Graduate Student Career Outcomes

Learn about the opportunities that open up after earning an advanced degree

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YOUR FUTURE, ELEVATED.

WHAT IS ELEVATE?

Elevate transforms Illinois Tech students into career-ready professionals through hands-on experiences—internships, research projects, competitions, study away opportunities, and more. You’ll gain personalized coaching and earn …

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How to Get Into Cybersecurity With No Experience

Cybersecurity is a booming technical career path. As more companies move their data, processes, and systems online, they need cybersecurity professionals to help ensure their information is secure. However, because this field is growing and evolving, it can be challenging …

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How to turn a part-time, seasonal job into a full-time, permanent real estate career?

Transforming a seasonal position into a thriving real estate career requires strategic career planning and dedication. Industry experts reveal proven pathways to success that focus on initiative, relationship-building, and specialized skill development. These practical strategies help seasonal employees demonstrate their …

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Go for the Gold: Your Salary Intelligence Toolkit for Compensation Research

The $10,000+ Advantage: Why Smart Salary Research Matters

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Early career starting salaries for students jump 7.4% as hires increase 31.6%

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is reporting a massive improvement in the U.S. job market for college and university students and recent graduates.

The overall average starting salary for Class of 2022 graduates is up 7.4 percent …

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5 High-Paying Careers in Physics

Physics is an area of study in which practitioners employ a variety of methods in order to better understand the world we live in, as well as the entirety of the Universe at large. The demand for roles in physics …

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Illinois Tech Features Over 100 Professional Student Organizations

Benefits of Joining

Partnering with Illinois Tech professional and student organizations provides access to professional development, networking events, design competitions, and certification support. Members also benefit from career resources, mentorship opportunities, industry publications, and exclusive research access.

Undergraduate Career Outcomes

Career Outcomes

Illinois Tech graduates are in high demand. See what our graduates are doing within six months of graduation

Career Services tracks career outcomes on an annual basis 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.

For the 2023 class, surveys were collected from 94% of graduates.

Graduates of Illinois Tech pursue a wide variety of industries and positions in leading companies and organizations, and Career Services strongly believes that engaging in internships, research, study abroad, and student organizations are practices that lead to post-graduation success. For additional information or questions, please get in touch with Illinois Tech Career Services at careerservices@iit.edu and review our collection and reporting methodology.

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First Destination

The vast majority of our graduates obtained full-time employment or decided to continue their education through graduate studies.

Learn more about the percentages of our graduates employed full-time, part-time, in graduate school, serving in the military, or pursuing volunteer opportunities.

Contact Information:

Phone
(312) 567-6800
Address

McCormick Tribune Campus Center
3201 S State St, Suite 106
Chicago, IL 60616

Career Services Office Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed