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General Computer Science in Illinois

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General Computer Science Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 296 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 168
Master’s Degree 72
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 44
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 44
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 44
Associate Degree 12

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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 46.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.3%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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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
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

In their early career, WIU grads earn an average salary of $40,223. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,462.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, Loyola Chicago grads earn an average salary of $52,854. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.83 years to complete their degree at NLU. In their early career, NLU grads earn an average salary of $37,382.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
419 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,051. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,415 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,858 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
901 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

An average student at Illinois Tech will pay a net price of $23,772. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Illinois Tech. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,663 a year.

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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