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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

24 Colleges
$37,544 Avg Salary
$17,892 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming Associate Degree 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Illinois to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Programming program at each school on the list.

Check out the programming associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

Our analysis found College of DuPage to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue a associate degree in Illinois. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 42 students majoring in programming at COD, 79% are male and 21% are female.

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#2

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Out of the 24 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Joliet Junior College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 8% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 92% are male.

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Out of the 24 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Danville Area Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Danville, DACC is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 25% of the programming majors at the school.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southwestern Illinois College is a great place for computer programming students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 30% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 70% are male.

Read full report on Computer Programming at Southwestern Illinois College

#5

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Illinois Central College is a great place for computer programming students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#6

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL

Waubonsee Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer programming students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Waubonsee is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Sugar Grove.

About 25% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 75% are male.

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#6

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

Parkland College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the small city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#8

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL

Lake Land College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the town of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 3 students majoring in programming at Lake Land College, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#8

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL

McHenry County College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer programming programs. MCC is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Crystal Lake.

About 33% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 67% are male.

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With a ranking of #8, William Rainey Harper College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 67% of the programming majors at the school.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 24 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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