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Computer & IS Security Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 558 students earned their Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Computer & IS Security is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 26 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors in Illinois

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 167
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 145
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 145
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 145
Master’s Degree 124
Associate Degree 76
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 40
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 55.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Illinois

52,010 people in the state and 1,309,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance.

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Wages for Computer & IS Security Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance grad in the state is $96,230, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

DePaul University

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

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. 49% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $20,830. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

#4

Lewis University

Romeoville
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#5

John A Logan College

Carterville
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,328 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending John A Logan College will pay a net price of $4,763.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,901. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,854 after graduation. 50% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $9,428.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,802 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. 73% of the teachers are full time.

Computer & IS Security Careers in IL

Some of the careers computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 23% $95,950
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $135,440
Database Administrators 9% $96,170
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $61,970
Computer Network Architects 7% $116,620
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $82,940

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
System, Networking & LAN/WAN 57
Network Administration 44
Web/Multimedia Management 20
Information Technology Management 14
IT Project Management 1
Computer Support Specialist 1

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