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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Illinois

2 Colleges
$63,262 Avg Salary
$27,055 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You

In 2020-2021, 189 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer programming students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #53 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Computer Programming Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for programming majors pursuing a .

Top Illinois Schools in Computer Programming

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Our analysis found University of Chicago to be the best school for computer programming students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

Read full report on Computer Programming at University of Chicago

#2

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Out of the 2 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, DePaul University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Programming at DePaul University Report

Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 22
Ohio 9
Indiana 0

Computer Programming is one of 9 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Programming

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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