39 colleges · Illinois
Computer science colleges in Illinois
39 colleges in Illinois offer a bachelor's degree in computer science (11 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $73,114 a year after graduating, compared with $73,872 nationally.
All computer science programs in Illinois
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL | 361 | $134,501 | $181,981 | $15,000 |
| University of ChicagoChicago, IL | 210 | $132,543 | $178,068 | $14,037 |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | 120 | $133,980 | $155,106 | $16,500 |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL | 115 | $87,541 | $120,953 | $22,000 |
| University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL | 339 | $86,033 | $120,470 | $17,025 |
| Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | 88 | $82,023 | $111,099 | $15,125 |
| Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | 45 | $74,163 | $107,379 | $27,000 |
| Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL | 75 | $73,819 | $106,082 | $19,753 |
| University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield, IL | 72 | $74,686 | $102,020 | $18,750 |
| Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL | 122 | $66,593 | $93,438 | $16,093 |
| Benedictine UniversityLisle, IL | 6 | $72,408 | $91,698 | n/a |
| Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL | 28 | $66,774 | $91,299 | $17,781 |
| Aurora UniversityAurora, IL | 27 | $56,272 | $90,089 | $18,800 |
| Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL | 87 | $60,664 | $88,917 | $12,500 |
| Dominican UniversityRiver Forest, IL | 11 | $77,274 | $86,730 | n/a |
| Augustana CollegeRock Island, IL | 17 | $63,026 | $83,339 | n/a |
| Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL | 102 | $61,548 | $82,159 | $16,000 |
| North Central CollegeNaperville, IL | 21 | $75,621 | $79,877 | $25,000 |
| Governors State UniversityUniversity Park, IL | 31 | $49,243 | $79,154 | $16,195 |
| Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL | 14 | n/a | $77,554 | n/a |
| Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL | 20 | $57,179 | $58,964 | $22,500 |
| Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL | 19 | $47,738 | n/a | $20,250 |
| Rockford UniversityRockford, IL | 7 | $46,379 | n/a | n/a |
| Blackburn CollegeCarlinville, IL | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chicago State UniversityChicago, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| DePaul UniversityChicago, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois CollegeJacksonville, IL | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Knox CollegeGalesburg, IL | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| McKendree UniversityLebanon, IL | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Millikin UniversityDecatur, IL | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Principia CollegeElsah, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Quincy UniversityQuincy, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Trinity Christian CollegePalos Heights, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of St FrancisJoliet, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Illinois offer computer science?
39 colleges in Illinois awarded bachelor's degrees in computer science in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 11 of them public.
Where do computer science graduates earn the most in Illinois?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with median earnings of $181,981 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Computer science nationwide · All colleges in Illinois
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.