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General Computer Programming Schools in Illinois

407 Computer Programming students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Programming is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 26 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Programming Majors in Illinois

Computer Programming majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 143
Master’s Degree 130
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 80
Associate Degree 43
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a computer programming major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer programming majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 43.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.6%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for General Computer Programming Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 75,530 people employed in jobs related to a computer programming degree, compared to 1,880,050 nationwide.

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Wages for General Computer Programming Jobs in Illinois

In this state, computer programming grads earn an average of $83,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,580.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer computer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
274 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,670 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,537. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,551 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,765 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 27% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,385 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,544.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
6,736 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,593 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,611.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,779 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,592 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,597. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#7

Lake Land College

Mattoon
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,644 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 58% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,462 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,023. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Olivet Nazarene.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

A typical student attending Harper College will pay a net price of $6,856. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,208 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,002 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%. A typical student attending Rend Lake College will pay a net price of $8,227. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,252 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,939 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Richland Community College will pay a net price of $5,043.

General Computer Programming Careers in IL

Some of the careers computer programming majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $95,420
Web Developers 15% $70,410
Systems Software Developers 13% $107,390
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $61,970
Computer Programmers -5% $87,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer programming.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Specific Application Programming 61
Other Computer Programming 57
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