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General Computer Programming Schools in Illinois

400 students earned Computer Programming degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

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 158
Master’s Degree 125
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 64
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 64
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 64
Associate Degree 48
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

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: 13.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.3%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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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
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,174. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,609. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SWIC will pay a net price of $6,995.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,258. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,564 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,104. Graduates earn an average $33,616 after graduation.

#7

Lake Land College

Mattoon
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,523.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Olivet Nazarene. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,928 after earning their degree at this institution. 76% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,802 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Rend Lake College will pay a net price of $6,295. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,235 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,042 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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