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 #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Springfield handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $64,516 a year. This is higher than $63,247, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's compsci program at UIS make a median salary of $75,512. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $98,509.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIS, compsci students borrow a median amount of $30,301 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,625 for all compsci majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Illinois at Springfield.
Of the 99 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UIS, about 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 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 | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 126 compsci students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UIS, about 62% were men and 38% 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 | 14 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 64 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | 56 |
| Information Technology | 19 |
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