Information Technology at Southwestern Illinois College
If you plan to study Information Technology, consider the program at Southwestern Illinois College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Illinois College is located in Belleville, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 52 information technology degrees were awarded at Southwestern Illinois College.
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Online Class Availability at Southwestern Illinois College
Distance learning is available at Southwestern Illinois College. Of 8,492 students, 1,276 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,280 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at Southwestern Illinois College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern Illinois College’s Information Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #16 of 29 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #17 of 29 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 630 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 637 |
Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Southwestern Illinois College
Students who complete Southwestern Illinois College’s Information Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,728 |
| 2 years | $46,673 |
| 3 years | $49,995 |
| 4 years | $54,055 |
| 5 years | $56,584 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Information Technology graduates from Southwestern Illinois College take home a median $54,055, compared with $40,756 for all Southwestern Illinois College graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at Southwestern Illinois College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at Southwestern Illinois College are 37% women (19) and 63% men (33).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Southwestern Illinois College
Of the 24 associate’s information technology graduates at Southwestern Illinois College, 42% were women (10) and 58% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Illinois College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 29% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Illinois College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Southwestern Illinois College
This Information Technology program at Southwestern Illinois College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Network Administration | 24 |
| Computer & IS Security | 28 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at Southwestern Illinois College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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