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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Illinois

57 Colleges
$51,118 Avg Salary
$27,991 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 57 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Our analysis found DeVry University - Illinois to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. DeVry University - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Chicago.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Illinois Institute of Technology. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, Illinois Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

CIS majors at Illinois Tech take out an average of $25,829 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The excellent programs at Western Illinois University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Illinois. Located in the town of Macomb, WIU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from WIU carry an average student debt load of $21,994.

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The excellent programs at Northern Illinois University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Illinois. NIU is a large public school located in the small suburb of Dekalb.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola University Chicago. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Loyola Chicago take out $22,802 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from UIUC take out $18,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Illinois State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #7 on the list. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.

CIS majors at Illinois State take out an average of $24,642 in student loans while working on their egree. 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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DePaul University

Chicago, IL

DePaul University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at DePaul take out is $23,743. 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 Carbondale landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. SIUC is a large public school located in the small city of Carbondale.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at SIUC take out is $31,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $74.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. SIUE is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Edwardsville.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at SIUE take out is $23,520. 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 Most Popular 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 26 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).

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