Information Science Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in Illinois
In this state, there are 98,730 people employed in jobs related to an IS degree, compared to 2,990,680 nationwide.
Wages for Information Science Jobs in Illinois
In this state, IS grads earn an average of $135,131. Nationwide, they make an average of $148,208.
Most Popular Information Science Programs in IL
There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer IS degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,990 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,151 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,985 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $51,073 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,436 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,280 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,272 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.
Information Science Careers in IL
Some of the careers IS majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 14% | $76,447 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 13% | $88,198 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 10% | $175,079 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 8% | $61,002 |
| Penetration Testers | 7% | $93,800 |
| Blockchain Engineers | 5% | $123,667 |
| Database Architects | 4% | $148,480 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | 4% | $117,424 |
| Video Game Designers | 3% | $62,617 |
| Web Administrators | 1% | $62,692 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 0% | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | -1% | $147,490 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to IS.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 118,381 |
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Information Technology | 57,935 |
| Computer Software Applications | 15,581 |
| Computer Programming | 15,336 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 15,034 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 3,034 |
| Data Processing | 2,131 |
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