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Computer Programming Schools in Illinois

597 students earned Programming degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Programming is the 68th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 189
Bachelor’s Degree 163
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 129
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 129
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 129
Associate Degree 109
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 51.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.4%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 75,530 people employed in jobs related to a programming degree, compared to 1,880,050 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a programming grad in the state is $83,270, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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

#1

DePaul University

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

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 80% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,671 a year.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,382. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,559 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

The 8.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,171 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,537. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,423 after earning their degree at this institution. The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,995. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,087. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,258. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,096 a year.

#9

Parkland College

Champaign
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

In their early career, Parkland College grads earn an average salary of $28,883. 45% of the teachers are full time. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,564 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,104. The full-time teacher rate is 21%.

Computer Programming Careers in IL

Some of the careers programming majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $95,420
Web Developers 15% $70,410
Systems Software Developers 13% $107,390
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $61,970
Computer Programmers -5% $87,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer Science 3,680
Computer Information Systems 1,579
Information Science 799
Computer Systems Networking 563
Information Technology 510
Computer Systems Analysis 414
Computer Software Applications 327
Data Entry 56

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