2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Illinois
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You
Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Illinois. With 8,392 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Southwestern Illinois College the best value school in Illinois for computer and information sciences students. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SWIC are $6,390 a year.
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Out of the 23 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public college with a very large student population.
UIUC undergraduate students pay an average of $17,634 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UIUC carry an average student debtload of $18,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $477, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UIUC is ranked #3 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Illinois.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Illinois State University is a great value for computer and information sciences students. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Illinois State are $13,968 per year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Illinois State accumulate an average of around $24,418 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $404, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Illinois State also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Illinois list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a great value for computer and information sciences students. SIUE is a large public school located in the suburb of Edwardsville.
SIUE undergraduate students pay an average of $11,496 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at SIUE take out is $23,975. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $189.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Illinois University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Illinois list. Located in the town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at WIU are $13,297 a year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at WIU take out an average of $21,994 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of Illinois at Springfield ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Illinois list. UIS is a small public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
UIS undergraduate students pay an average of $12,053 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UIS take out is $27,689.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. UIC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chicago.
UIC undergraduate students pay an average of $15,603 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UIC carry an average student debtload of $17,375. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $280, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Eastern Illinois University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the distant town of Charleston, EIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at EIU are $12,297 a year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from EIU take out $21,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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DeVry University - Illinois did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. DeVry University - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Chicago.
DeVry University - Illinois undergraduate students pay an average of $15,032 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at DeVry University - Illinois take out is $38,893. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $175, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Governors State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the rural area of University Park, GSU is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSU are $10,108 per year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at GSU take out is $22,339.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 4,714 |
| Michigan | 5,071 |
| Ohio | 4,257 |
| Wisconsin | 3,101 |
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Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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