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Computer Systems Networking Schools in Illinois

813 students earned Networking degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Computer Systems Networking is the 59th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Systems Networking Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 220
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 212
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 212
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 212
Master’s Degree 122
Post-Master’s Certificate 120
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 120
Bachelor’s Degree 101
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 38
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 38

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.0%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Computer Systems Networking Grads in Illinois

There are 47,160 people in the state and 1,030,060 people in the nation working in networking jobs.

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Wages for Computer Systems Networking Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a networking grad in the state is $89,370, compared to a typical salary of $93,610 nationwide.

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

329 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 5%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $36,018 after graduation.

#2

DePaul University

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

49% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Graduates earn an average $51,054 after graduation.

#3

College of DuPage

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,382.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

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

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

In their early career, College of Lake County grads earn an average salary of $32,569. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,946 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,308 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $20,100. In their early career, Elmhurst grads earn an average salary of $47,000.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,683 Total Students

77% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,809 a year. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

Computer Systems Networking Careers in IL

Some of the careers networking majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 23% $95,950
Computer Systems Analysts 9% $86,680
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $61,970
Computer Network Architects 7% $116,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer Science 3,680
Computer Information Systems 1,579
Information Science 799
Information Technology 510
Computer Programming 461
Computer Systems Analysis 414
Computer Software Applications 327
Data Entry 56

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