2024 Best Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois

Mathematics & Computer Science is about average in terms of popularity for bachelor's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #167 out of the 363 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for mathematics & computer science students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 190 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & computer science to qualified students.

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Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to mathematics & computer science students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of mathematics & computer science students who choose to seek a bachelor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for mathematics & computer science to pay back their student loans after receiving their bachelor's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized mathematics & computer science related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for mathematics & computer science students working on their bachelor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Mathematics & Computer Science Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.

In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.

Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Mathematics & Computer Science in Illinois

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for mathematics & computer science students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Bachelor's in Math & CompSci

1

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

88 Annual Graduates

$90,339 Median Starting Salary

$23,350 Median Student Debt

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in mathematics & computer science. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Those mathematics & computer science students who get their bachelor's degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign receive $24,902 more than the average math & compsci student.

More information about a bachelor’s in mathematics & computer science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

1 Annual Graduates

Dominican University is a good option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in mathematics & computer science. Dominican U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of River Forest.More information about a bachelor’s in mathematics & computer science from Dominican University

2

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

12 Annual Graduates

DePaul University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in mathematics & computer science. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in mathematics & computer science from DePaul University

4

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

1 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in mathematics & computer science has to check out Eastern Illinois University. EIU is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Charleston.More information about a bachelor’s in mathematics & computer science from Eastern Illinois University

Best Mathematics & Computer Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Michigan	261	9
Ohio	252	36
Indiana	235	22
Wisconsin	213	0

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Mathematics & Computer Science Related Rankings by Major

Mathematics & Computer Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Math & CompSci Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Mathematics & Computer Science	190

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	166
International Studies	115
Sustainability Science	87
Interdisciplinary Studies	56
Systems Theory	50
Biopsychology	32
Biological & Physical Science	31
Natural Sciences	29
Nutrition Science	25
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution	22

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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