Information Science Schools in Illinois
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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.
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.
Most Popular Information Science Programs in 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.
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.
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%.
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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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 |
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