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Computer Engineering Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 122 students earned their CE degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Computer Engineering is the 83rd most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Engineering Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 115
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 22.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 46.7%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in Illinois

There are 65,000 people in the state and 1,747,730 people in the nation working in CE jobs.

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Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in Illinois

CE grads earn an average of $108,570 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer CE degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

#2

DePaul University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,174. In their early career, DePaul grads earn an average salary of $51,054.

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

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Illinois Tech. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,854 after earning their degree at this institution.

Computer Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers CE majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $95,420
Systems Software Developers 13% $107,390
Computer Hardware Engineers 12% $104,730
Computer Network Architects 7% $116,620
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Engineering Professors 4% $103,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Electrical Engineering 500
Civil Engineering 370
Mechanical Engineering 346
Industrial Engineering 153
Biomedical Engineering 148
Chemical Engineering 138
Other Engineering 129
Materials Engineering 111

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