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General Information Science Schools in Illinois

970 students earned Information Science degrees in Illinois in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, General Information Science is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Information Science Majors in Illinois

Information Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 508
Bachelor’s Degree 334
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 97
Associate Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a information science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of information science majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 42.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.0%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for General Information Science Grads in Illinois

53,420 people in the state and 1,240,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to information science.

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Wages for General Information Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, information science grads earn an average of $108,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $114,000.

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There are 12 colleges in Illinois that offer information science degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

388 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
56,607 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $63,509 after graduation. 85% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
34,199 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $11,329. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
23,409 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $72,370 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,230.

#4

DePaul University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,588 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,849 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $39,208 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,856.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,749 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,326.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,958 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at McKendree. Graduates earn an average $45,102 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

#8

Lake Land College

Mattoon
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,644 Total Students

A typical student attending Lake Land College will pay a net price of $4,584. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. 58% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,518 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,238 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
18,832 Total Students

In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $70,086. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,690. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,127 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,184 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

General Information Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers information science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 20% $115,290
Systems Software Developers 13% $107,390
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $135,440
Computer Workers 9% $0

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