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Computer Science in Illinois

Computer Science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 130,360 people employed in jobs related to a CompSci degree, compared to 3,938,530 nationwide.

Computer Science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, CompSci grads earn an average of $126,605. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,167.

Computer Science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 13 colleges in Illinois that offer CompSci degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,069 a year. The school admits about 55% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

#5

Lewis University

Romeoville

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,355 in their first year after graduation. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,024 in their first year after graduation. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

#9

Governors State University

University Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,030 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 59%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $11,320 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,487 a year. The school admits about 70% of applicants. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,249 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,073 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 77% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Computer Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers CompSci majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $35,659
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Programmers $109,892
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $82,846
Web Developers $125,527
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Information Security Analysts $111,930
Web Administrators $62,692
Data Scientists $106,295

Below are some popular majors that are similar to CompSci.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Computer Information Systems 118,381
Information Technology 57,935
Information Science 22,425
Computer Software Applications 15,581
Computer Programming 15,336
Computer Systems Networking 15,034
Computer Systems Analysis 3,034
Data Processing 2,131

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