by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Illinois State ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $81,363. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, compsci students borrow a median amount of $31,858 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
Learn more about Illinois State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 compsci majors earned their bachelor's degree from Illinois State. Of these graduates, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Illinois State does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Illinois State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 89 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 63 |
| Computer Information Systems | 54 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 7 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.