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data science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for data science Grads in Illinois

There are 96,450 people in the state and 2,919,300 people in the nation working in Data Science jobs.

data science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for data science Jobs in Illinois

Data Science grads earn an average of $138,711 in the state and $150,709 nationwide.

data science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer Data Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Lewis University

Romeoville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,355 a year. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,073 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 77% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Knox College

Galesburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,306 after earning their degree at this institution. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,282 a year. With an admission rate of 67%, getting in takes some planning. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Augustana College

Rock Island

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,767 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 68% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

data science Careers in IL

Some of the careers Data Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Software Developers 14% $76,447
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $175,079
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Computer and Information Research Scientists 8% $61,002
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594
Statisticians 7% $130,349
Database Architects 4% $148,480
Data Warehousing Specialists 4% $117,424
Business Intelligence Analysts 1% $143,840
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 0% $68,967

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Data Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
International Studies 5,740
Nutrition Science 5,456
Behavioral Science 5,391
Sustainability Science 4,374

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