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. We've also included details on how UIS ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at UIS was ranked #306 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Springfield handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 126 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UIS. This makes it the #29 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,657 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIS paid an average of $383 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $341 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,865 | $16,853 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,088 | $12,088 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,840 | $2,840 |
Learn more about UIS tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 compsci majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIS. Of these graduates, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UIS 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 UIS Online Learning page.
CompSci majors graduating with a master's degree from UIS make a median salary of $97,576 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $107,251.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 95 students graduated with a master's degree in compsci from UIS. About 77% were men and 23% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Illinois at Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | 42 |
| Information Technology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.