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Information Science in Illinois

Information Science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Information Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 98,730 people employed in jobs related to an IS degree, compared to 2,990,680 nationwide.

Information Science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Information Science Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for an IS grad in the state is $135,131, compared to a typical salary of $148,208 nationwide.

Information Science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer IS degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Oakton College

Des Plaines

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,151 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,985 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,073 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#7

Lake Land College

Mattoon

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,436 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,280 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,272 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Information Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $35,659
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $82,846
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Web Administrators $62,692
Web and Digital Interface Designers $88,198
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Database Architects $148,480

Below are some popular majors that are similar to IS.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Computer Information Systems 118,381
Computer Science 79,857
Information Technology 57,935
Computer Software Applications 15,581
Computer Programming 15,336
Computer Systems Networking 15,034
Computer Systems Analysis 3,034
Data Processing 2,131

View all majors related to Information Science

View Nationwide Information Science Report

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