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Computer Science Schools in Illinois

3,498 CompSci students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Computer Science is the 1st most popular major out of a total 10 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Illinois

CompSci 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 compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci 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 Computer Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 114,170 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Illinois

CompSci grads earn an average of $96,610 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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

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

A typical student attending UIUC will pay a net price of $15,483. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,509 a year.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $11,329.

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

This private school has an average net price of $22,690. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.

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. An average student at Illinois Tech will pay a net price of $22,166. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,370 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%.

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

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,532 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,065.

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

73% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $44,600 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#8

Lewis University

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

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. An average student at Lewis will pay a net price of $17,323.

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

A typical student attending Northeastern Illinois University will pay a net price of $13,555. In their early career, Northeastern Illinois University grads earn an average salary of $41,196. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

#10

Governors State University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,424 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Computer Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers compsci 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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer Information Systems 1,579
Information Science 799
Computer Systems Networking 563
Information Technology 510
Computer Programming 461
Computer Systems Analysis 414
Computer Software Applications 327
Data Entry 56

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