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Computer Information Systems Schools in Illinois

1,726 students earned CIS degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Computer Information Systems is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Illinois

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 698
Master’s Degree 455
Associate Degree 423
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 147
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 147
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 147
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.1%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Illinois

136,350 people in the state and 3,468,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to CIS.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a CIS grad in the state is $96,610, compared to a typical salary of $102,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

348 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,018 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,983. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

246 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,339. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,315 a year. 43 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This private school has an average net price of $23,772. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Illinois Tech. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,223 a year. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,408 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Graduates earn an average $59,402 after graduation. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Illinois State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830.

#9

DePaul University

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

This private school has an average net price of $31,174. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. In their early career, SIUC grads earn an average salary of $39,852. This public school has an average net price of $16,285.

Computer Information Systems Careers in IL

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $95,420
Information Security Analysts 23% $95,950
Computer and Information Research Scientists 20% $115,290
Systems Software Developers 13% $107,390
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $135,440
Database Administrators 9% $96,170
Computer Workers 9% $0
Computer Systems Analysts 9% $86,680
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 CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer Science 3,680
Information Science 799
Computer Systems Networking 563
Information Technology 510
Computer Programming 461
Computer Systems Analysis 414
Computer Software Applications 327
Data Entry 56

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

View Nationwide Computer Information Systems Report

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