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General Computer Science in Illinois

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General Computer Science Schools in Illinois

In <nil>, 230 students earned their Computer and Information Sciences degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Illinois

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 133
Master’s Degree 61
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.7%
  • White: 35.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.8%
  • Other Races: 1.7%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 84,940 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 2,052,290 nationwide.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, computer and information sciences grads earn an average of $96,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,610.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
7,455 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. In their early career, WIU grads earn an average salary of $42,165. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
13,010 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,331. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,498 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,330. Graduates earn an average $55,895 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,315 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $38,833 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
487 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at East - West University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
6,086 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,421 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,749 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,326. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at SXU.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $29,006 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
737 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,566 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 13%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
6,486 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Illinois Tech. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

General Computer Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 20% $115,290
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $135,440
Database Administrators 9% $96,170
Computer Systems Analysts 9% $86,680
Computer Workers 9% $0
Computer Network Architects 7% $116,620
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $82,940

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Information Technology 1,172
Other Computer Sciences 118
Artificial Intelligence 28
Informatics 9

View all majors related to General Computer Science

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