Information Science Schools in Illinois
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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.
Wages for Information Science Jobs in Illinois
IS grads earn an average of $135,131 in the state and $148,208 nationwide.
Most Popular Information Science Programs in 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.
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%.
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.
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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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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