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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois

3 Colleges
$53,119 Avg Salary
$37,774 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming Bachelor's 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Illinois to see which bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.

#1

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Our 2023 rankings named DePaul University the most popular school in Illinois for computer programming students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 14% of the programming majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that programming majors at DePaul take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,295. 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

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Columbia College Chicago is a great place for computer programming students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Chicago, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 17% of the programming majors at the school.

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#3

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Olivet Nazarene University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the small suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Computer Programming at Olivet Nazarene University Report

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 3 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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