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Information Science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Information Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 98,730 people employed in jobs related to an IS degree, compared to 2,990,680 nationwide.

Information Science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Information Science Jobs in Illinois

IS grads earn an average of $135,131 in the state and $148,208 nationwide.

Information Science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 8 colleges in Illinois offering IS degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#5

Oakton College

Des Plaines

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,151 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,985 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,073 a year. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Lake Land College

Mattoon

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,436 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,280 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,272 after earning their degree at this institution. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Information Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Software Developers 14% $76,447
Web and Digital Interface Designers 13% $88,198
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $175,079
Computer and Information Research Scientists 8% $61,002
Penetration Testers 7% $93,800
Blockchain Engineers 5% $123,667
Database Architects 4% $148,480
Data Warehousing Specialists 4% $117,424
Video Game Designers 3% $62,617
Web Administrators 1% $62,692
Computer Occupations, All Other 0% $159,837
Document Management Specialists -1% $147,490

Below are some popular majors that are similar to IS.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Computer Information Systems 118,381
Computer Science 79,857
Information Technology 57,935
Computer Software Applications 15,581
Computer Programming 15,336
Computer Systems Networking 15,034
Computer Systems Analysis 3,034
Data Processing 2,131

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