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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois

8 Colleges
$38,910 Avg Salary
$37,394 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer software and applications was ranked 8th in Illinois. In fact, 327 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Illinois to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer software bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.

Our 2023 rankings named DeVry University - Illinois the most popular school in Illinois for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. DeVry University - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Chicago.

Women make up 44% of the computer software majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at DeVry University - Illinois take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $45,246. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $158.

Full Computer Software & Applications at DeVry University - Illinois Report

#2

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means DePaul University is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Women make up 61% of the computer software majors at the school.

Full Computer Software & Applications at DePaul University Report

#3

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lewis University is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lewis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Romeoville.

Women make up 50% of the computer software majors at the school.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Lewis University Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Loyola University Chicago helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Illinois. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Loyola University Chicago

#4

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

Out of the 8 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Roosevelt University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Roosevelt University

Columbia College Chicago landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. Located in the large city of Chicago, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Columbia College Chicago Report

#6

American Academy of Art

Chicago, IL

With a ranking of #6, American Academy of Art did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Chicago, The Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at American Academy of Art Report

#6

North Central College

Naperville, IL

North Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. North Central is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Naperville.

Full Computer Software & Applications at North Central College Report

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322
Ohio 223
Indiana 309
Wisconsin 154

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Computer Software Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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