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Computer Information Systems at Western Illinois University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, take a look at what Western Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Illinois University is in Macomb, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 246 computer information systems degrees were granted at Western Illinois University.

Studying Online at Western Illinois University

Online coursework is an option at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Western Illinois University

Rankings can help you compare Western Illinois University’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 67
Best Value	Illinois	#4 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#7 of 15
Best Value	Nationwide	#33 of 440
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#37 of 67
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#185 of 440

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 34
Best Value	Illinois	#3 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#6 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#17 of 242
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#103 of 242

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Western Illinois University

Those who finish Western Illinois University’s Computer Information Systems program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$56,058
2 years	$54,470
3 years	$52,271
4 years	$62,291
5 years	$92,696

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Western Illinois University report median earnings of $62,291, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Western Illinois University stands at $25,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Information Systems graduates at Western Illinois University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Information Systems graduates at Western Illinois University are 33% women (80) and 67% men (166).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Western Illinois University

Among the 32 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at Western Illinois University, 19% were women (6) and 81% were men (26).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	6
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Western Illinois University

Among the 214 master’s computer information systems graduates at Western Illinois University, 35% were women (74) and 65% were men (140).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	211

Minority students account for 0% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, below the national average of 16%.*

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

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Western Illinois University

The Computer Information Systems program at Western Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	230
Information Technology	16

Careers Related to Computer Information Systems

Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program at Western Illinois University often pursue the following types of careers:

Occupation	Median Annual Wage
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$35,659
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Data Scientists	$106,295
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Video Game Designers	$62,617
Clinical Data Managers	$99,475
Information Security Engineers	$142,543

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.