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.
About Our Outcomes
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.
