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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 3,649 students earned their Computer & Information Sciences degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Computer & Information Sciences is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Illinois

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,241
Post-Master’s Certificate 279
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 279
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 129
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 129
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 129

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 24.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 49.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 210,100 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 5,610,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $86,290, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

977 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution.

427 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,517.

#3

DePaul University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

356 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Illinois Tech. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,408 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Lewis University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,074. 42% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $95,420
Information Security Analysts 23% $95,950
Computer and Information Research Scientists 20% $115,290
Web Developers 15% $70,410
Systems Software Developers 13% $107,390
Computer User Support Specialists 11% $50,470
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $135,440
Database Administrators 9% $96,170
Computer Systems Analysts 9% $86,680
Computer Workers 9% $0
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $61,970
Computer Network Architects 7% $116,620
Graphic Designers 6% $53,410
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $82,940
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 and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Engineering 2,311
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,234
Mathematics & Statistics 1,213
Physical Sciences 588
Engineering Technologies 498
Agriculture 326
Architecture/Urban Planning 189
Natural Resources & Conservation 159

View all majors related to Computer & Information Sciences

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