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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

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$76,671 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Master's Degree 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Computer Software Applications Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer software majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Computer Software Applications

#1

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Our analysis found DePaul University to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Illinois. DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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#2

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lewis University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#3

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

The excellent master’s degree programs at Dominican University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Illinois. Dominican U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of River Forest.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Dominican University Report

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 3 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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