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Computer Systems Networking Schools in Illinois

813 students earned Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer Systems Networking major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Systems Networking Majors in Illinois

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 220
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 212
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 212
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 212
Master’s Degree 122
Post-Master’s Certificate 120
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 120
Bachelor’s Degree 101
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 38
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 38

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a computer systems networking and telecommunications major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer systems networking and telecommunications majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.0%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Computer Systems Networking Grads in Illinois

47,160 people in the state and 1,030,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer systems networking and telecommunications.

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Wages for Computer Systems Networking Jobs in Illinois

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications grads earn an average of $89,370 in the state and $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Graduates earn an average $36,018 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,054 after graduation. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,382. The student loan default rate is 9.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.90%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,989. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,946 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,308 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,683 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 77% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $9,087. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

Computer Systems Networking Careers in IL

Some of the careers computer systems networking and telecommunications majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 23% $95,950
Computer Systems Analysts 9% $86,680
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $61,970
Computer Network Architects 7% $116,620

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