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General Computer Science Schools in Illinois

3,680 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,986
Master’s Degree 1,582
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 112

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: 18.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 30.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.2%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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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
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $59,402 after graduation. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,321.

501 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

337 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. 80% of the teachers are full time.

316 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,772. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,034. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. Graduates earn an average $43,408 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

#8

Lewis University

Romeoville
160 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,643 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,609 a year. It takes the average student 5.11 years to graduate. 90% of students get financical aid.

#10

Governors State University

University Park
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,436. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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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