by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
In 2020-2021, 88,434 computer information systems students received their degree, making the major the 9th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $54,066 and had an average of $26,787 in loans still to pay off.
Across Illinois, there were 1,726 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $51,118 and $27,991 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois” ranking, we looked at 55 colleges that offer a degree in computer information systems. To top this list, a school must have a successful computer information systems program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
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The cis school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois”.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend DeVry University - Illinois. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this large private for-profit school handed out 423 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at DeVry University - Illinois
Out of the 55 schools in the Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Illinois Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot on the list. Illinois Institute of Technology is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 168 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Illinois Tech
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Western Illinois University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois. Located in Macomb, Illinois, this medium-sized public school awarded 86 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
Full Western Illinois University Computer Information Systems Report
Out of the 55 schools in the Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Illinois University landed the #4 spot on the list. Northern Illinois University is a public institution located in Dekalb, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 76 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois. UIUC is a large school located in Champaign, Illinois that handed out 70 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Computer Information Systems at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola University Chicago. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois list. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 73 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
Read more about Computer Information Systems at Loyola Chicago
Illinois State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking. This large school is located in Normal, Illinois, and it awarded 67 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Illinois State
DePaul University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 63 degrees to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #9. Carbondale, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 53 students in 2020-2021.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois list. Edwardsville, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 51 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Governors State University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking. GSU is located in University Park, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 39 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Computer Information Systems at Governors State University
University of Chicago landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 36 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.
Read more about Computer Information Systems at University of Chicago
With a ranking of #13, Northwestern University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois list. Northwestern University is located in Evanston, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read more about Computer Information Systems at Northwestern
National Louis University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking. NLU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 18 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
Spoon River College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking. Located in Canton, Illinois, this small public school handed out 28 degrees to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
East-West University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at East - West University
Eastern Illinois University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Charleston, Illinois, this medium-sized public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
Full Eastern Illinois University Computer Information Systems Report
Prairie State College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking. Chicago Heights, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read more about Computer Information Systems at Prairie State College
With a ranking of #17, Morton College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois list. Located in Cicero, Illinois, this small public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
Concordia University, Chicago came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking. Concordia University, Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in River Forest, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Concordia University, Chicago
Saint Xavier University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking. SXU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 9 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Saint Xavier University Computer Information Systems Report
Dominican University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking. Dominican U is a private not-for-profit institution located in River Forest, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Southwestern Illinois College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois list. SWIC is a medium-sized public school situated in Belleville, Illinois. It awarded 9 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Southwestern Illinois College Computer Information Systems Report
Elmhurst University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking. Elmhurst University is a small school located in Elmhurst, Illinois that handed out 8 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Rock Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #24. This medium-sized school is located in Rockford, Illinois, and it awarded 8 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Rock Valley College
Olney Central College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in Illinois ranking. Located in Olney, Illinois, this small public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.
Full Olney Central College Computer Information Systems Report
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