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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Illinois

17 Colleges
$38,734 Avg Salary
$15,501 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate 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 17 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate.

#1

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Our analysis found Joliet Junior College to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Illinois. Located in the large suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Our analysis found Danville Area Community College to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Illinois. Located in the small city of Danville, DACC is a public school with a small student population.

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#3

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Lake Land College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in Illinois. Located in the distant town of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a public college with a small student population.

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#3

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines, IL

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Oakton Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in Illinois. Oakton Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Des Plaines.

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#3

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Illinois Central College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #6, City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Chicago, Richard J Daley College is a public college with a small student population.

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City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking. Malcolm X College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.

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#6

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL

McHenry County College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer programming students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. MCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Crystal Lake.

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With a ranking of #6, City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Chicago, Harold Washington College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking. Olive-Harvey College is a small public school located in the large city of Chicago.

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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 17 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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