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.
College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of mathematics & computer science. Combined, these schools handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & computer science to qualified students.
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 complete 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
Learn about 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
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in mathematics & computer science. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Mathematics & Computer Science bachelor's degree recipients from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign earn a boost of approximately $32,850 over the average income of mathematics & computer science graduates.
University of Illinois at Chicago is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in mathematics & computer science. UIC is a very large public university located in the large city of Chicago.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the math & compsci program state that they receive average early career income of $44,143.
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).
