Illinois Tech Named ‘Opportunity College and University’ in New Carnegie Classification

Illinois Tech has been for the Advancement of Teaching. The highest possible classification reflects Illinois Tech’s superlative ratings in access to education and outcomes after graduation, marking it as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. Even among this elite group, Illinois Tech stands out: of the 10 Opportunity Colleges and Universities in Illinois, Illinois Tech has the highest eight-year median earnings ($77,282) and earnings ratio (1.94), reflecting that Illinois Tech graduates earn nearly twice as much as their peers.
“This important national recognition reaffirms what has been at the heart of Illinois Tech’s mission for more than 130 years: education as a true engine of opportunity,” says Illinois Tech President