Major Overview for Computer Science

Colleges Browse Illinois Majors Computer and information sciences and support services Computer Science

Overview for Computer Science A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. Careers for Computer Science Majors A major in Computer Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Computer and Information Scientists, Research - $100,900 Computer and Information Systems Managers - $118,710 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary - $74,050 Computer Software Engineers, Applications - $87,900 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software - $94,520 Computer Specialists, All Other

Top 38 Illinois Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL	36 (7.7%)
		University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL	48 (7.0%)
		Blackburn College Carlinville, IL	5 (5.0%)
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		Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL	57 (3.8%)
		Roosevelt University Chicago, IL	28 (2.9%)
		Quincy University Quincy, IL	6 (2.8%)
		Eureka College Eureka, IL	3 (2.5%)
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		University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL	151 (2.1%)
		Illinois College Jacksonville, IL	4 (1.9%)
		Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL	65 (1.6%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.