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

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$77,715 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Illinois to see which master'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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for CIS majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Illinois. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Out of the 10 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Chicago landed the # 2 spot on the list. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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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 Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Illinois State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Illinois Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Illinois. 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 #6 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the town of Macomb, WIU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

DePaul University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer information systems programs. SIUE is a large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.

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With a ranking of #9, Northern Illinois University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. NIU is a large public school located in the small suburb of Dekalb.

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#10

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL

Saint Xavier University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Chicago, SXU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges 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 10 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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