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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois

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Finding the Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate School for You

Computer Programming is one of the most popular subjects to study in Illinois. With 461 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 23 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Programming program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Colleges.

#1

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

Our analysis found Parkland College to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Illinois. Located in the small city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 26 students majoring in programming at Parkland College, 73% are male and 27% are female.

Full Computer Programming at Parkland College Report

Out of the 23 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Moraine Valley Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 29% of the programming majors at the school.

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#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

The in-demand basic certificate programs at College of DuPage helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in Illinois. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 23 students majoring in programming at COD, 74% are male and 26% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Rainey Harper College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 31% of the programming majors at the school.

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#5

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rock Valley College is a great place for computer programming students working on their basic certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 17% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 83% are male.

Full Computer Programming at Rock Valley College Report

Southwestern Illinois College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in programming at SWIC, 88% are male and 13% are female.

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#6

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines, IL

With a ranking of #6, Oakton Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students working on their basic certificate. Oakton Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Des Plaines.

Of the 8 students majoring in programming at Oakton Community College, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Full Computer Programming at Oakton Community College Report

#8

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights, IL

Prairie State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking. Prairie State College is a small public school located in the suburb of Chicago Heights.

Women make up 33% of the programming majors at the school.

Full Computer Programming at Prairie State College Report

#9

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL

McHenry County College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking. MCC is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Crystal Lake.

Women make up 80% of the programming majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Programming at McHenry County College

Richland Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois list. Richland Community College is a small public school located in the city of Decatur.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Programming Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 306
Ohio 426
Indiana 18
Wisconsin 249

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer programming has other similar majors worth exploring.

Programming Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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