Computer Science at Illinois Institute of Technology
If you plan to study Computer Science, consider the program at Illinois Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Illinois Institute of Technology is located in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 504 computer science degrees were awarded at Illinois Institute of Technology.
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Online Class Availability at Illinois Institute of Technology
Many students take online classes at Illinois Institute of Technology. Of 8,834 students, 1,765 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,108 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at Illinois Institute of Technology
Rankings can help you compare Illinois Institute of Technology’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #12 of 27 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #16 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 77 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #310 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #400 of 635 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #12 of 27 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #16 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 77 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #310 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #400 of 635 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology
Students who complete Illinois Institute of Technology’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $79,986 |
| 2 years | $87,770 |
| 3 years | $96,770 |
| 4 years | $113,074 |
| 5 years | $117,585 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Science graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology report median earnings of $113,074, compared with $90,509 for all Illinois Institute of Technology graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer Science graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology is $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Illinois Institute of Technology, by degree type.
Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at Illinois Institute of Technology are 26% women (131) and 74% men (373).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Illinois Institute of Technology
Of the 115 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Illinois Institute of Technology, 17% were women (19) and 83% were men (96).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 28 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 41% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois Institute of Technology, lower than the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at Illinois Institute of Technology
Of the 383 master’s computer science graduates at Illinois Institute of Technology, 29% were women (110) and 71% were men (273).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Illinois Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 356 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Illinois Institute of Technology, below the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at Illinois Institute of Technology
Among the 6 doctoral computer science graduates at Illinois Institute of Technology, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Illinois Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Illinois Institute of Technology
The Computer Science program at Illinois Institute of Technology includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 504 |
Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the Computer Science program at Illinois Institute of Technology go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.