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Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois

164 students earned Computer Software degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer Software Applications major is the 59th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 143
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 15.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 37.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.4%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 63,570 people employed in jobs related to a computer software degree, compared to 1,647,460 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in Illinois

Computer Software grads earn an average of $91,860 in the state and $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Lewis University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,399 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Dominican University

River Forest
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. In their early career, Dominican U grads earn an average salary of $44,152. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

Computer Software Applications Careers in IL

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $95,420
Computer and Information Research Scientists 20% $115,290
Web Developers 15% $70,410
Database Administrators 9% $96,170
Graphic Designers 6% $53,410
Multimedia Artists and Animators 2% $59,080
Computer Programmers -5% $87,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer Science 1,694
Information Science 511
Computer Information Systems 458
Computer Systems Analysis 256
Computer Systems Networking 242
Computer Programming 189
Information Technology 132
Other Computer Sciences 3

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