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

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

15 Colleges
$27,180 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,862 Avg Salary

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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value 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 value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign the best value school in Illinois for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UIUC are $17,634 a year.

UIUC also took the #2 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois rankings.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Illinois State University is a great value for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Illinois State are $13,968 per year. 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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Out of the 15 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the # 3 spot on the list. SIUE is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SIUE are $11,496 per year. 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Illinois University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the remote town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WIU are $13,297 per year. 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. SIUC is a large public school located in the city of Carbondale.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SIUC are $15,240 per year. 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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#6

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

Eastern Illinois University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the town of Charleston, EIU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at EIU are $12,297 a year.

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#7

Governors State University

University Park, IL

Governors State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the rural area of University Park, GSU is a public college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSU are $10,108 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at GSU accumulate an average of around $24,822 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #8, DeVry University - Illinois did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. DeVry University - Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at DeVry University - Illinois are $15,032 a year.

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#9

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University 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 #9 on the list. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Northwestern are $60,768 a year.

Northwestern not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list.

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With a ranking of #10, Loyola University Chicago did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Loyola Chicago are $47,808 a year. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $532, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Loyola Chicago is ranked #4 for overall quality for CIS in Illinois.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value 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.

  • 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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