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Computer Science Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 3,680 students earned their CompSci degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,986
Master’s Degree 1,582
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 112

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 30.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.2%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Illinois

There are 114,170 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $96,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

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

Graduates earn an average $59,402 after graduation. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

501 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,517. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

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

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,279. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,867 a year.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,034. In their early career, UIS grads earn an average salary of $42,781.

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

99% of students get financical aid. 76% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

#8

Lewis University

Romeoville
160 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Lewis. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,643 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,609 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

#10

Governors State University

University Park
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,911 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

Computer Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers compsci 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
Web Developers 15% $70,410
Systems Software Developers 13% $107,390
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $135,440
Computer Workers 9% $0
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $61,970
Computer Programmers -5% $87,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer Information Systems 1,579
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 Science

View Nationwide Computer Science Report

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