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data science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for data science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 96,450 people employed in jobs related to a Data Science degree, compared to 2,919,300 nationwide.

data science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for data science Jobs in Illinois

Data Science grads earn an average of $138,711 in the state and $150,709 nationwide.

data science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 8 colleges in Illinois offering Data Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Lewis University

Romeoville

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,355 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 73% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,073 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 81% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#6

Knox College

Galesburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $26,306 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,282 a year. With an admission rate of 67%, getting in takes some planning. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Augustana College

Rock Island

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,767 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

data science Careers in IL

Some of the careers Data Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Data Scientists $106,295
Database Architects $148,480
Clinical Data Managers $99,475
Statisticians $130,349
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Data Warehousing Specialists $117,424
Computer and Information Research Scientists $61,002
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Biostatisticians $121,594

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Data Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
International Studies 5,740
Nutrition Science 5,456
Behavioral Science 5,391
Sustainability Science 4,374

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