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Information Science Schools in Illinois

511 students earned IS degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Information Science is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in Illinois

IS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 494
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a IS major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IS majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 45.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.5%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 53,420 people employed in jobs related to an IS degree, compared to 1,240,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, IS grads earn an average of $108,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $114,000.

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There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer IS degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,321. Graduates earn an average $59,402 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

#2

DePaul University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,279. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,517.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,678.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,196.

Information Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 20% $115,290
Systems Software Developers 13% $107,390
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $135,440
Computer Workers 9% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IS.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer Science 1,694
Computer Information Systems 458
Computer Systems Analysis 256
Computer Systems Networking 242
Computer Programming 189
Computer Software Applications 164
Information Technology 132
Other Computer Sciences 3

View all majors related to Information Science

View Nationwide Information Science Report

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