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Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 532 students earned their Computer Software degrees in IL.

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 143
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 106
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 106
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 99
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 99
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 99
Bachelor’s Degree 93
Associate Degree 70
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21

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: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.0%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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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
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

In their early career, DeVry University - Illinois grads earn an average salary of $36,018. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 5% are considered full time.

#3

Lewis University

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

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Lewis. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. 42% of the teachers are full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,683 Total Students

A typical student attending Lewis and Clark Community College will pay a net price of $6,972. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

The 8.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $47,399.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.40% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Graduates earn an average $32,569 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,928 a year. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average.

#9

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,814 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,706. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.70% which is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,485 Total Students

In their early career, Heartland Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,283. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

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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