2024 Best General Computer Programming Schools in Illinois

Ranked #137 in popularity, general computer programming is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

There was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2024 Best General Computer Programming Schools in Illinois ranking.

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Best Schools for General Computer Programming in Illinois

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer programming degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Illinois Schools in Computer Programming

1

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

274 Computer Programming Degrees Awarded

8.4% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat DePaul University if you wish to pursue a degree in general computer programming. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in general computer programming from DePaul University

2

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

50.0% Growth in Graduates

Southwestern Illinois College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general computer programming. SWIC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Belleville.More information about a degree in general computer programming from Southwestern Illinois College

 

Best General Computer Programming Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Computer Programming Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Ohio	939	245
Michigan	915	240
Indiana	737	18
Wisconsin	672	232

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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer Programming

One of 5 majors within the Computer Programming area of study, General Computer Programming has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Computer Programming

Related Major	Annual Graduates
App Specific Computer Programming	124
Other Computer Programming	57
Computer Game Programming	12
Computer Programming Certifications	4

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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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