Information Technology at University of Illinois Springfield
If you are interested in studying Information Technology, take a look at what University of Illinois Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Illinois Springfield sits in Springfield, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 58 information technology degrees were granted at University of Illinois Springfield.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Springfield
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Springfield. Among 4,628 students, 2,191 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,660 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at University of Illinois Springfield
Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Springfield’s Information Technology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #12 of 29 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #21 of 29 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #180 of 630 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #260 of 637 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Information Technology graduates from University of Illinois Springfield comes in at $21,677.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at University of Illinois Springfield, by degree type.
Program-wide, Information Technology graduates at University of Illinois Springfield are 22% women (13) and 78% men (45).
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Springfield
Of the 27 bachelor’s information technology degrees awarded at University of Illinois Springfield, 19% were women (5) and 81% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 30% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield, below the national average of 39%.*
Information Technology Master’s Program at University of Illinois Springfield
Among the 31 master’s information technology graduates at University of Illinois Springfield, 26% were women (8) and 74% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 42% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at University of Illinois Springfield
This Information Technology program at University of Illinois Springfield includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | 58 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Students who finish Information Technology program at University of Illinois Springfield go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Information Technology 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 |
| 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 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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.