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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Illinois

33 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.

The Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 33 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular programs 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for programming majors pursuing a .

#1

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Our analysis found DePaul University to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

On average, programming graduates from DePaul take out $26,125 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $560.

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#2

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of DuPage. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that programming majors at COD take out is $6,693.

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#3

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

The excellent programs at University of Chicago helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in Illinois. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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#4

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Parkland College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moraine Valley Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Illinois list. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public school with a large student population.

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Southwestern Illinois College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer programming programs. Located in the large suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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William Rainey Harper College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public school with a large student population.

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#8

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Danville Area Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the city of Danville, DACC is a public school with a small student population.

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#10

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

With a ranking of #10, Rock Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students. Located in the midsize city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools 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 33 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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