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Computer Science at Aurora University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Aurora University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Aurora University is located in Aurora, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 computer science degrees were awarded at Aurora University.

Studying Online at Aurora University

Distance learning is available at Aurora University. Of 5,923 students, 1,827 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 802 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Aurora University

Rankings can help you compare Aurora University’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#17 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#25 of 27
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#44 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#73 of 77
Best Value	Nationwide	#421 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#601 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Aurora University

Students who complete Aurora University’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$46,802

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from Aurora University comes in at $25,625.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Science graduates at Aurora University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Aurora University are 11% women (3) and 89% men (24).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Aurora University

Among the 27 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Aurora University, 11% were women (3) and 89% were men (24).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Aurora University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Aurora University, above the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Aurora University

The Computer Science program at Aurora University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	27

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at Aurora University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.