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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois

15 Colleges
$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 2nd in Illinois. In fact, 1,579 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Illinois to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois

Check out the CIS bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Northwestern University the best school in Illinois for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola University Chicago. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $532, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Illinois. SIUC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Carbondale.

On average, CIS graduates from SIUC take out $30,868 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $74.

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Out of the 15 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Illinois State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $404, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Illinois Institute of Technology ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Illinois Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Western Illinois University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

CIS majors at WIU take out an average of $25,148 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#8

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

Dominican University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the suburb of River Forest, Dominican U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

With a ranking of #9, DePaul University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from DePaul carry an average student debtload of $24,187. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $580, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. SIUE is a large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.

CIS majors at SIUE take out an average of $24,636 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $189, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,433
Ohio 1,479
Indiana 1,984
Wisconsin 1,531

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).

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