Computer Science Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Illinois
In this state, there are 130,360 people employed in jobs related to a CompSci degree, compared to 3,938,530 nationwide.
Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Illinois
In this state, CompSci grads earn an average of $126,605. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,167.
Most Popular Computer Science Programs in IL
There are 13 colleges in Illinois that offer CompSci degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 13 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $64,069 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 55%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $77,119 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $49,355 in their first year after graduation. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,024 a year. With an admission rate of 84%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $43,030 in their first year after graduation. 59% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $11,320 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,487 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,249 a year. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $51,073 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
Computer Science Careers in IL
Some of the careers CompSci majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 14% | $76,447 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 13% | $88,198 |
| Information Security Analysts | 12% | $111,930 |
| Computer Programmers | 12% | $109,892 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 10% | $175,079 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 8% | $61,002 |
| Data Scientists | 8% | $106,295 |
| Penetration Testers | 7% | $93,800 |
| Blockchain Engineers | 5% | $123,667 |
| Web Developers | 5% | $125,527 |
| Database Architects | 4% | $148,480 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | 4% | $117,424 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to CompSci.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 118,381 |
| Information Technology | 57,935 |
| Information Science | 22,425 |
| Computer Software Applications | 15,581 |
| Computer Programming | 15,336 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 15,034 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 3,034 |
| Data Processing | 2,131 |
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