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Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois

595 students earned Computer Software degrees in Illinois in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Computer Software Applications is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 190
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 122
Bachelor’s Degree 119
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 90
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 90
Associate Degree 54
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in Illinois

63,570 people in the state and 1,647,460 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer software.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a computer software grad in the state is $91,860, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,670 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,399 after earning their degree at this institution.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
22,994 Total Students

39 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,883.

#3

Lewis University

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

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Lewis. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Lewis grads earn an average salary of $51,812.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,125 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,551 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,695. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,765 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,233 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Graduates earn an average $50,073 after graduation. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Illinois State.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,117 Total Students

A typical student attending College of Lake County will pay a net price of $6,235. 51% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#9

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,765 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,319. In their early career, MCC grads earn an average salary of $36,017. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,697 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,109 after graduation.

Computer Software Applications Careers in IL

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $95,420
Computer and Information Research Scientists 20% $115,290
Web Developers 15% $70,410
Database Administrators 9% $96,170
Graphic Designers 6% $53,410
Multimedia Artists and Animators 2% $59,080
Computer Programmers -5% $87,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer Science 3,680
Computer Information Systems 1,579
Information Science 799
Computer Systems Networking 563
Information Technology 510
Computer Programming 461
Computer Systems Analysis 414
Data Entry 56

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