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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois

8 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer software majors pursuing a .

#1

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Our analysis found DePaul University to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the 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 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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The excellent programs at Illinois State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Illinois. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#4

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

The excellent programs at Dominican University helped the school earn the #4 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 suburb of River Forest.

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Out of the 8 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Illinois Institute of Technology landed the # 5 spot on the list. Illinois Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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#5

Governors State University

University Park, IL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Governors State University is a great place for computer software and applications students. GSU is a small public school located in the rural area of University Park.

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#5

North Central College

Naperville, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Central College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Naperville, North Central is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Out of the 8 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Loyola University Chicago landed the # 5 spot on the list. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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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 8 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.

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