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Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in Illinois

4 Colleges
$65,438 Avg Salary
$21,719 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics & Computer Science School for You

In 2020-2021, 265 degrees and certificates were awarded to mathematics and computer science students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #99 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in Illinois

The following schools top our list of the Best Mathematics & Computer Science Colleges.

Top Illinois Schools in Mathematics & Computer Science

#1

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

Our analysis found Dominican University to be the best school for mathematics and computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Dominican U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of River Forest.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in Illinois list. UIUC is a very large public school located in the small city of Champaign.

After completing their degree, math and compsci graduates from UIUC carry an average student debtload of $22,938.

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#3

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Eastern Illinois University is a great place for mathematics and computer science students. EIU is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Charleston.

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#4

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend DePaul University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in Illinois list. DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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Best Mathematics & Computer Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Mathematics & Computer Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 37
Ohio 36
Indiana 25
Wisconsin 0

Mathematics & Computer Science is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 34,975
Biological & Physical Science 30,075
Interdisciplinary Studies 9,074
International Studies 7,368
Nutrition Science 5,330

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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