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2023 Best Computer Programming Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

2 Colleges
$86,558 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Programming Master's Degree 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.

The Best Computer Programming Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Illinois to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois

Check out the programming master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Computer Programming

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Our 2023 rankings named University of Chicago the best school in Illinois for computer programming students working on their master’s degree. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

Full Computer Programming at University of Chicago Report

#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.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Programming Schools 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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