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General Computer Science Schools in Illinois

In <nil>, 3,498 students earned their Computer Science degrees in IL.

In this state, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major out of a total 26 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Illinois

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,897
Master’s Degree 1,479
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 122
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 122
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 122

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 29.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.0%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Illinois

114,170 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer science.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, computer science grads earn an average of $96,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

901 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
56,607 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,483. 75% of the teachers are full time.

501 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
34,199 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,246 a year. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,329.

337 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
18,832 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,690. 86% of the teachers are full time.

316 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
6,486 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
23,409 Total Students

The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $72,370 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,065. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,532 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,266. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU.

#8

Lewis University

Romeoville
160 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
6,183 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
6,440 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.11 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $41,196 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

#10

Governors State University

University Park
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,395 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,419. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Computer Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $95,420
Information Security Analysts 23% $95,950
Computer and Information Research Scientists 20% $115,290
Web Developers 15% $70,410
Systems Software Developers 13% $107,390
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $135,440
Computer Workers 9% $0
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $61,970
Computer Programmers -5% $87,770

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