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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois

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Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Graduate Certificate 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 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular graduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer software graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.

#1

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

Our analysis found Lewis University to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in Illinois. Located in the suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 27% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 73% are male.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Illinois State University is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in computer software at Illinois State, 75% are male and 25% are female.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Illinois State University Report

#3

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

The in-demand graduate certificate programs at DePaul University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Illinois. DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

Women make up 50% of the computer software majors at the school.

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#4

Governors State University

University Park, IL

The in-demand graduate certificate programs at Governors State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Illinois. GSU is a small public school located in the rural area of University Park.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Colleges 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.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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