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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois

41 Colleges
$44,079 Avg Salary
$35,083 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 41 schools in Illinois to see which 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.

Our analysis found DeVry University - Illinois to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. DeVry University - Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Chicago.

On average, computer software graduates from DeVry University - Illinois take out $34,808 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $158.

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#2

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DePaul University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Computer Software majors at DePaul take out an average of $26,001 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lewis University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois list. Lewis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Romeoville.

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The excellent programs at Lewis and Clark Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Illinois. Located in the small suburb of Godfrey, Lewis and Clark Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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#5

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Joliet Junior College is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public school with a large student population.

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#6

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

College of Lake County landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. College of Lake County is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Grayslake.

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Moraine Valley Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the large suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a large student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Heartland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Heartland Community College is a small public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.

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William Rainey Harper College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.

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#10

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

Parkland College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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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 28 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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