2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate 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 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Colleges.
Most Popular Illinois Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Computer Information Systems
Our 2023 rankings named DeVry University - Illinois the most popular school in Illinois for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. DeVry University - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Chicago.
Women make up 27% of the CIS majors at the school.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Lake County. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois list. College of Lake County is a large public school located in the suburb of Grayslake.
About 15% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 85% are male.
Out of the 8 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Carl Sandburg College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Carl Sandburg College is a small public school located in the rural area of Galesburg.
Women make up 11% of the CIS majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Spoon River College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. SRC is a small public school located in the rural area of Canton.
Women make up 14% of the CIS majors at the school.
Full Computer Information Systems at Spoon River College Report
The in-demand basic certificate programs at Olney Central College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Illinois. Located in the remote town of Olney, Olney Central College is a public college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in CIS at Olney Central College, 83% are male and 17% are female.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Olney Central College
Moraine Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 25% of the CIS majors at the school.
Loyola University Chicago came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Loyola University Chicago
University of St Francis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking. University of Saint Francis is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Joliet.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of St Francis
Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Michigan | 2,433 |
Ohio | 1,479 |
Indiana | 1,984 |
Wisconsin | 1,531 |
Majors Related to CIS
Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.
CIS Concentrations
Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to CIS
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 8 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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