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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois

8 Colleges
$44,079 Avg Salary
$35,083 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

In 2020-2021, 327 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer software and applications students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #90 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer software majors pursuing a .

Top Illinois Schools in Computer Software Applications

#1

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Our 2023 rankings named DePaul University the best school in Illinois for computer software and applications students. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at DePaul take out is $26,001.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Illinois State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois list. Illinois State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola University Chicago. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

The excellent programs at Lewis University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Illinois. Lewis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Romeoville.

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#5

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Dominican University is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the large suburb of River Forest, Dominican U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, DeVry University - Illinois did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. DeVry University - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Chicago.

On average, computer software graduates from DeVry University - Illinois take out $34,808 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $158, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Southwestern Illinois College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#8

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

Roosevelt University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the large city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322
Ohio 223
Indiana 309
Wisconsin 154

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Computer Software

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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