Your Future
Build Your Brightest Future
At ID, design means something different. Here you will master creative leadership—and discover that it’s a positive sum game, one in which you can earn a living and make a meaningful difference.
Our MDes graduates see an average salary increase of 166 percent—almost three times their pre-ID levels, with an average income of $150,000 post-graduation. And they report high job satisfaction.
According to The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report, the returns are immense for those who invest in an ID education.
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About Our Outcomes
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ID and Illinois Tech are consistently recognized for outstanding academic and alumni outcomes.
Top Earnings
- Institute of Design: #1 for Earnings in Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts—2021 (Wall Street Journal)
- Illinois Tech: #16 for Salary Impact—2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse)
University Rankings
- Illinois Tech: #1 in Illinois—2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse)
- Illinois Tech: #23 in America—2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. (Wall Street Journal)
- Illinois Tech: #29 Best Value School in America—2024 Best Value Schools (U.S. News & World Report)
Alumni Roles
Our alumni work in a range of roles and industries after graduation, including business services, technology, and healthcare. Learn more about our alumni.