2026 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Illinois

#1

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL

The most popular school in Illinois is currently University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, having produced 33,504 degrees in a recent year. There are 34,623 undergraduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with 55,622 students altogether. About 85.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 44.0% of students who apply get accepted. A typical graduate debt at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is about $16,500. Students who graduate from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take home approximately $53,513 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#2

DeVry University-Illinois

Lisle, IL

In a recent year, DeVry University-Illinois granted 28,028 completions. There are 25,975 undergraduates at DeVry University-Illinois, with 29,175 students altogether. Approximately 40.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at DeVry University-Illinois. Around 43.0% of those who apply gain admission. The typical amount of student debt at DeVry University-Illinois is $12,805. Those who earn a degree from DeVry University-Illinois earn an average of $49,188 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#3

Chamberlain University-Illinois

Addison, IL

During the most recent reporting year, Chamberlain University-Illinois awarded 27,184 graduations. The school has 12,188 undergraduates at Chamberlain University-Illinois, with 28,871 students altogether. About 44.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Chamberlain University-Illinois. Around 89.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median student debt at Chamberlain University-Illinois is $16,458. Graduates of Chamberlain University-Illinois take home approximately $83,585 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#4

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL

Recently, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 17,380 degrees. The student body includes 21,814 undergraduates at University of Illinois Chicago, with 33,229 students altogether. Roughly 61.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at University of Illinois Chicago. Around 78.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical student debt at University of Illinois Chicago is about $13,657. Those who earn a degree from University of Illinois Chicago take home approximately $47,662 during the early-career years. Request Information

#5

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

In a recent year, Northwestern University granted 16,900 graduations. There are 8,960 undergraduates at Northwestern University, with 23,006 students altogether. Approximately 96.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Northwestern University. It is highly selective, with just 7.0% of students who apply being admitted. The median student debt at Northwestern University is $14,000. Those who earn a degree from Northwestern University make an average of $73,331 during the early-career years. Request Information

#6

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

During the most recent reporting year, University of Chicago granted 13,782 completions. There are 7,540 undergraduates at University of Chicago, with 18,236 students altogether. Approximately 95.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at University of Chicago. Only 5.0% of those who apply being admitted. A typical graduate debt at University of Chicago comes to $13,368. Those who earn a degree from University of Chicago take home approximately $77,119 during the early-career years. Request Information

#7

Illinois State University

Normal, IL

In a recent year, Illinois State University granted 11,560 graduations. The student body includes 18,414 undergraduates at Illinois State University, with 20,953 students altogether. Approximately 67.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Illinois State University. Around 89.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical graduate debt at Illinois State University comes to $15,750. Students who graduate from Illinois State University earn an average of $46,159 during the early-career years. Request Information

#8

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Recently, DePaul University awarded 11,492 degrees. The school has 14,283 undergraduates at DePaul University, and there are 21,257 students altogether. About 70.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at DePaul University. About 74.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical graduate debt at DePaul University is about $19,383. Students who graduate from DePaul University earn an average of $47,990 during the early-career years. Request Information

#9

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL

During the most recent reporting year, Loyola University Chicago produced 9,956 completions. There are 11,576 undergraduates at Loyola University Chicago, and there are 16,486 students altogether. About 74.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 81.0% of applicants are admitted. A typical student debt at Loyola University Chicago comes to $20,500. Students who graduate from Loyola University Chicago earn an average of $50,621 during the early-career years. Request Information

#10

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

Recently, College of Lake County awarded 9,112 graduations. The student body includes 9,282 undergraduates at College of Lake County. A typical graduate debt at College of Lake County comes to $5,376. Students who graduate from College of Lake County earn an average of $39,110 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#11

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL

Recently, William Rainey Harper College granted 8,890 graduations. There are 8,815 undergraduates at William Rainey Harper College. The median graduate debt at William Rainey Harper College is $6,230. Graduates of William Rainey Harper College take home approximately $40,524 during the early-career years. Request Information

#12

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL

In a recent year, Northern Illinois University granted 8,048 graduations. There are 11,277 undergraduates at Northern Illinois University, and there are 15,423 students altogether. About 51.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Northern Illinois University. About 70.0% of applicants are admitted. The median graduate debt at Northern Illinois University is $16,250. Students who graduate from Northern Illinois University earn an average of $45,902 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#13

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

During the most recent reporting year, Illinois Central College produced 7,000 degrees. The student body includes 4,909 undergraduates at Illinois Central College. The typical graduate debt at Illinois Central College is $5,500. Graduates of Illinois Central College take home approximately $47,005 during the early-career years. Request Information

#14

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

Recently, College of DuPage granted 6,866 degrees. The student body includes 15,185 undergraduates at College of DuPage. The median student debt at College of DuPage is about $5,500. Students who graduate from College of DuPage make an average of $39,600 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#15

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, IL

During the most recent reporting year, Moraine Valley Community College granted 6,800 completions. The student body includes 7,417 undergraduates at Moraine Valley Community College. A typical amount of student debt at Moraine Valley Community College is about $5,500. Those who earn a degree from Moraine Valley Community College make an average of $35,570 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#16

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL

During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville produced 6,556 graduations. The student body includes 8,836 undergraduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and there are 11,906 students altogether. Roughly 54.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Around 97.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical graduate debt at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes to $15,500. Those who earn a degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn an average of $48,249 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#17

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL

During the most recent reporting year, Elgin Community College granted 6,226 completions. There are 6,463 undergraduates at Elgin Community College. The median graduate debt at Elgin Community College is $4,790. Students who graduate from Elgin Community College take home approximately $42,791 during the early-career years. Request Information

#18

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

In a recent year, Joliet Junior College granted 6,174 graduations. The student body includes 8,843 undergraduates at Joliet Junior College. The median student debt at Joliet Junior College is about $5,500. Students who graduate from Joliet Junior College take home approximately $38,826 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#19

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL

During the most recent reporting year, Lake Land College granted 6,138 graduations. The school has 2,492 undergraduates at Lake Land College. The typical graduate debt at Lake Land College comes to $3,970. Graduates of Lake Land College make an average of $31,436 during the early-career years. Request Information

#20

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL

During the most recent reporting year, Southwestern Illinois College granted 6,110 degrees. The student body includes 5,280 undergraduates at Southwestern Illinois College. A typical student debt at Southwestern Illinois College comes to $4,000. Graduates of Southwestern Illinois College take home approximately $38,819 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#21

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL

In a recent year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale produced 5,734 completions. The student body includes 8,116 undergraduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, and there are 11,280 students altogether. Approximately 52.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Around 90.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical graduate debt at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is about $17,750. Students who graduate from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn an average of $42,911 during the early-career years. Request Information

#22

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL

During the most recent reporting year, Illinois Institute of Technology granted 4,792 degrees. The student body includes 2,812 undergraduates at Illinois Institute of Technology, with 8,059 students altogether. Roughly 74.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Illinois Institute of Technology. Roughly 55.0% of those who apply gain admission. The typical amount of student debt at Illinois Institute of Technology is $20,687. Those who earn a degree from Illinois Institute of Technology make an average of $64,069 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#23

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

Recently, Eastern Illinois University awarded 4,744 degrees. The school has 4,398 undergraduates at Eastern Illinois University, with 6,353 students altogether. Approximately 50.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Eastern Illinois University. About 68.0% of those who apply gain admission. The median graduate debt at Eastern Illinois University is about $15,722. Those who earn a degree from Eastern Illinois University make an average of $40,194 during the early-career years. Request Information

#24

National Louis University

Chicago, IL

Recently, National Louis University granted 4,434 graduations. The student body includes 4,100 undergraduates at National Louis University, and there are 8,131 students altogether. About 34.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at National Louis University. Around 93.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical amount of student debt at National Louis University is $12,500. Students who graduate from National Louis University earn an average of $47,217 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#25

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL

Recently, Oakton College produced 4,374 degrees. The school has 6,229 undergraduates at Oakton College. A typical graduate debt at Oakton College is $3,500. Graduates of Oakton College take home approximately $41,151 during the early-career years. Request Information