2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's 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.
The Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 52 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Illinois at Chicago to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Illinois. UIC is a very large public school located in the large city of Chicago.
Of the 514 students majoring in computer and information sciences at UIC, 78% are male and 22% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer and information sciences schools in Illinois. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 25% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 75% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means DePaul University is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
About 19% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 81% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at DeVry University - Illinois helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer and information sciences schools in Illinois. DeVry University - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Chicago.
Women make up 27% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Out of the 52 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 168 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Northwestern, 70% are male and 30% are female.
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Illinois Institute of Technology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the city of Chicago, Illinois Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 23% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Illinois State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal.
Of the 156 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Illinois State, 87% are male and 13% are female.
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Lewis University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Lewis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Romeoville.
About 14% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 86% are male.
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University of Chicago came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
About 29% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 71% are male.
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With a ranking of #10, Northern Illinois University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. NIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb.
About 16% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 84% are male.
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| 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 26 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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