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Computer & IS Security in Illinois

Computer & IS Security Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Illinois

61,380 people in the state and 1,605,380 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.

Computer & IS Security Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Computer & IS Security Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance grads earn an average of $133,542. Nationwide, they make an average of $142,897.

Computer & IS Security Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,826 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,530 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Lewis University

Romeoville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,355 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,483 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,380 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,570 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,822 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,024 after earning their degree at this institution. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#8

Governors State University

University Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,030 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 59%. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $11,320 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,069 a year. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Computer & IS Security Careers in IL

Some of the careers Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Information Security Analysts $111,930
Database Architects $148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists $117,478
Database Administrators $79,696
Computer Network Architects $63,411
Computer Network Support Specialists $107,799
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,018
Data Warehousing Specialists $117,424
Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,079

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Computer Science 79,857
General Computer Science 67,926
Information Technology 42,322
General Information Science 22,425
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 13,753
General Computer Engineering 13,508
Data Science, General 7,668
Database Modeling & Administration 4,139

View all majors related to Computer & IS Security

View Nationwide Computer & IS Security Report

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