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Computer Programming Schools in Illinois

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

In this state, Computer Programming is the 6th most popular major out of a total 10 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 187
Master’s Degree 186
Bachelor’s Degree 150
Associate Degree 102
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 22
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 46.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in Illinois

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

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a programming grad in the state is $83,270, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

DePaul University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,399 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
18,832 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,519. 59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,551 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,032 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,006 a year. 51% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,385 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#9

Parkland College

Champaign
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,394 Total Students

In their early career, Parkland College grads earn an average salary of $30,367. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,779 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,597. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

Computer Programming Careers in IL

Some of the careers 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 programming.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer Science 3,680
Computer Information Systems 1,579
Information Science 799
Computer Systems Networking 563
Information Technology 510
Computer Systems Analysis 414
Computer Software Applications 327
Data Entry 56

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