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Computer Science in Illinois

Computer Science Schools in Illinois

4,606 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Computer Science major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Illinois

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,524
Bachelor’s Degree 1,957
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 125

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 23.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 44.2%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Illinois

There are 114,170 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in computer science jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Illinois

Computer Science grads earn an average of $96,610 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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

901 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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501 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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337 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,531.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,738. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,057. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern.

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225 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

A typical student attending UIS will pay a net price of $11,807. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UIS.

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170 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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Lewis University

Romeoville
160 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,977. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

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133 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,209. 94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

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Governors State University

University Park
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
4,650 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 36% of the teachers are full time.

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Computer Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Web Developers 15% $70,410
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $135,440
Computer Workers 9% $0
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $61,970
Computer Programmers -5% $87,770

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