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Computer Information Systems Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 458 students earned their CIS degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Computer Information Systems is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Illinois

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 455
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 14.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 57.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Illinois

There are 136,350 people in the state and 3,468,840 people in the nation working in CIS jobs.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Illinois

In this state, CIS grads earn an average of $96,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,470.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 43 to 1. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 85% of students get financical aid.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,305. In their early career, WIU grads earn an average salary of $40,223. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. This private school has an average net price of $28,517.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,830. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $23,279. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. In their early career, Northwestern grads earn an average salary of $67,867.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 50% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,915 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,462.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. An average student at SXU will pay a net price of $13,024. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Computer Information Systems Careers in IL

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $95,420
Information Security Analysts 23% $95,950
Computer and Information Research Scientists 20% $115,290
Systems Software Developers 13% $107,390
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $135,440
Database Administrators 9% $96,170
Computer Workers 9% $0
Computer Systems Analysts 9% $86,680
Computer Network Architects 7% $116,620
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $82,940

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer Science 1,694
Information Science 511
Computer Systems Analysis 256
Computer Systems Networking 242
Computer Programming 189
Computer Software Applications 164
Information Technology 132
Other Computer Sciences 3

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

View Nationwide Computer Information Systems Report

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