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General Computer Science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Illinois

There are 130,360 people in the state and 3,938,530 people in the nation working in Computer Science jobs.

General Computer Science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Computer Science grad in the state is $126,605, compared to a typical salary of $139,167 nationwide.

General Computer Science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 13 colleges in Illinois offering Computer Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,069 a year. The school admits about 55% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,119 a year. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

#5

Lewis University

Romeoville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,355 a year. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,024 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,902 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Governors State University

University Park

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,030 in their first year after graduation. 59% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $11,320 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,487 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 70% of applicants. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,249 a year. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,073 a year. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

General Computer Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers Computer Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Software Developers 14% $76,447
Web and Digital Interface Designers 13% $88,198
Information Security Analysts 12% $111,930
Computer Programmers 12% $109,892
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $175,079
Computer and Information Research Scientists 8% $61,002
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Penetration Testers 7% $93,800
Blockchain Engineers 5% $123,667
Web Developers 5% $125,527
Database Architects 4% $148,480
Data Warehousing Specialists 4% $117,424

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Computer Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Computer Science 67,926
Information Technology 42,322
General Information Science 22,425
General Computer Programming 11,341
Data Science, General 7,668
Human Computer Interaction 2,298
Mathematics & Computer Science 1,604
Computer Systems Networking 1,229

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