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General Information Science Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 860 students earned their Information Science degrees in IL.

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 494
Bachelor’s Degree 269
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 58
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 58
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 58
Associate Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

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: 14.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 39.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.6%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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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
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,402 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $49,099 after graduation. 85% of students get financical aid.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

#4

DePaul University

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

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,054 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $25,196. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $7,184. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,411 a year. 36% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,200 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at McKendree. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Lake Land College

Mattoon
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,523. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,953 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Elmhurst University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $62,671 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,678. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,145 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students get financical aid.

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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