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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Illinois

3 Colleges
$63,262 Avg Salary
$27,055 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You

Computer Programming is one of the most popular subjects to study in Illinois. With 461 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Programming Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Illinois

Check out the programming programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Illinois Schools in Computer Programming

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Our 2023 rankings named University of Chicago the best school in Illinois for computer programming students. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

Full Computer Programming at University of Chicago Report

#2

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DePaul University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, programming majors at DePaul accumulate an average of around $26,125 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $560.

Read full report on Computer Programming at DePaul University

Out of the 3 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Illinois College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Computer Programming at Southwestern Illinois College Report

Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 306
Ohio 426
Indiana 18
Wisconsin 249

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer programming has other similar majors worth exploring.

Programming Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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