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Computer Science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with computer science programs.

Go directly to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Computer Science Degrees Available at UIUC

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science
• Doctorate Degree in Computer Science

UIUC Computer Science Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer science majors, UIUC came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	3
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	4
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans	6
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	8
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools	9
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	10
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science	10
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	10
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools	11
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	11
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	15
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	16
Best Computer Science Schools	17
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	17
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	18
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates	19
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	19
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	20
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	22
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	26
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	33
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	39
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science	47
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	100

Popularity of Computer Science at UIUC

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 306 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 291 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 543 students received their master’s degree in computer science from UIUC. This makes it the #2 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 52 students received their doctoral degrees in computer science in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

 

UIUC Computer Science Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

UIUC Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

The computer science program at UIUC awarded 306 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in computer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	116
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	10
White	82
Non-Resident Aliens	80
Other Races	13

UIUC Computer Science Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 80% of computer science master's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in computer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	92
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	11
White	129
Non-Resident Aliens	233
Other Races	73

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Beyond My ken under License

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