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IT Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 3,717 students earned their IT degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, IT is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of IT Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,032
Associate Degree 955
Bachelor’s Degree 286
Master’s Degree 227
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 217
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 217

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 21.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 40.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for IT Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 103,120 people employed in jobs related to an it degree, compared to 2,578,690 nationwide.

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Wages for IT Jobs in Illinois

In this state, it grads earn an average of $108,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,130.

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

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

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at DeVry University - Illinois. The student to faculty ratio is 49 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,955.

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246 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 40 to 1. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,028.

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

99% of students get financical aid. An average student at Illinois Tech will pay a net price of $23,738. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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76 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. This public school has an average net price of $13,484. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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67 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

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DePaul University

Chicago
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. This private school has an average net price of $29,430.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. This public school has an average net price of $16,729. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

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Governors State University

University Park
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
4,650 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. A typical student attending GSU will pay a net price of $9,833. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. 99% of students get financical aid.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,239 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,340. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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IT Careers in IL

Some of the careers it majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
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
Computer Network Architects 7% $116,620

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to it.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Computer Science 252
Other Computer Sciences 118
Artificial Intelligence 28
Informatics 9

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