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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications in Illinois

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools in Illinois

852 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications major is the 54th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Majors in Illinois

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 327
Associate Degree 194
Master’s Degree 118
Post-Master’s Certificate 116
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 116
Bachelor’s Degree 69
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 28
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 28

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a computer systems networking and telecommunications major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer systems networking and telecommunications majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.5%
  • White: 48.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Grads in Illinois

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

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Wages for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a computer systems networking and telecommunications 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 computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 49 to 1.

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#2

DePaul University

Chicago
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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#3

College of DuPage

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

A typical student attending COD will pay a net price of $4,516. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 75% of students get financical aid.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,837.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,946 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. A typical student attending Wilbur Wright College will pay a net price of $3,443. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,415. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 39% of the teachers are full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,683 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending Lewis and Clark Community College will pay a net price of $5,342. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,966.

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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Careers in IL

Some of the careers computer systems networking and telecommunications 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

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