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Computer Science Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 1,694 students earned their CompSci degrees in IL.

In this state, Computer Science is the 8th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,582
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 112

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 18.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 60.4%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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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 compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $96,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

595 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $63,663 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

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

In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

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

Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 66% of students get financical aid.

#7

Governors State University

University Park
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,911 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#8

Lewis University

Romeoville
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $50,643 after graduation.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,956. 76% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,609 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Computer Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers compsci 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
Web Developers 15% $70,410
Systems Software Developers 13% $107,390
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $135,440
Computer Workers 9% $0
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $61,970
Computer Programmers -5% $87,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Information Science 511
Computer Information Systems 458
Computer Systems Analysis 256
Computer Systems Networking 242
Computer Programming 189
Computer Software Applications 164
Information Technology 132
Other Computer Sciences 3

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