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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois

4 Colleges
$44,079 Avg Salary
$35,083 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

In 2020-2021, 164 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer software and applications students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #59 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Computer Software Applications 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 4 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Illinois

Check out the computer software programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Illinois Schools in Computer Software Applications

#1

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Our 2023 rankings named DePaul University the best school in Illinois for computer software and applications students. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Illinois State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois list. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#3

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

Out of the 4 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Lewis University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dominican University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois list. Dominican U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of River Forest.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 113
Ohio 58
Indiana 30

One of 9 majors within the area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Systems Analysis 817

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 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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