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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois

41 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 41 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Colleges.

Our analysis found DeVry University - Illinois to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. DeVry University - Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from DeVry University - Illinois carry an average student debt load of $34,808. 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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#2

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means DePaul University is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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

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#3

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

Out of the 41 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Lewis University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Lewis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Romeoville.

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Out of the 41 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Lewis and Clark Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Godfrey, Lewis and Clark Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Lewis and Clark Community College Report

#5

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Joliet Junior College is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public college with a large student population.

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#6

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

College of Lake County landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. College of Lake County is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Grayslake.

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Moraine Valley Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Heartland Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Illinois list. Heartland Community College is a small public school located in the suburb of Normal.

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With a ranking of #8, William Rainey Harper College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.

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#10

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

Parkland College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Located in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Colleges 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 28 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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