Computer Science Programs in Illinois
Computer Science is the study of software, algorithms, and computing systems. It is consistently among the highest-earning bachelor majors one year out, though figures swing with the tech hiring cycle and the share of graduates who land product-company roles.
Programs below are ranked only when a college figure rests on at least 100 graduates. Programs on 30 to 99 graduates carry a small-program flag and are listed, not ranked. Anything smaller shows the national median for the major, badged as such.
Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs
These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago | Computer Science | $65,588 Small program - rough guide n=56 | $21,750 Small program - rough guide n=49 |
| DePaul University | Computer Science | $60,284 Small program - rough guide n=75 | $19,000 Small program - rough guide n=62 |
| Northwestern University | Computer Science | $70,762 National median for this major n=44,537 | Not published |