2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree 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 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 53 schools in Illinois to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Illinois
Check out the computer and information sciences associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.
Top 10 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found DeVry University - Illinois to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a associate degree in Illinois. DeVry University - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Chicago.
About 24% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 76% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means College of DuPage is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 21% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Joliet Junior College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer and information sciences schools in Illinois. Located in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 11% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 89% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southwestern Illinois College is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 44 students majoring in computer and information sciences at SWIC, 80% are male and 20% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moraine Valley Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 34 students majoring in computer and information sciences at MVCC, 94% are male and 6% are female.
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With a ranking of #6, Lewis and Clark Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the small suburb of Godfrey, Lewis and Clark Community College is a public school with a small student population.
About 52% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 48% are male.
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With a ranking of #7, College of Lake County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. College of Lake County is a large public school located in the large suburb of Grayslake.
Women make up 44% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Rock Valley College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 13% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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John A Logan College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. John A Logan College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Carterville.
About 14% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 86% are male.
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William Rainey Harper College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 25% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
Request InformationBest Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 4,714 |
| Michigan | 5,071 |
| Ohio | 4,257 |
| Wisconsin | 3,101 |
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 25 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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