by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western Illinois University among the top schools in the country for computer information systems, coming in at #421 out of 804 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 421 of 804 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Illinois | 16 of 21 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 54 of 82 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in computer information systems at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 214 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in computer information systems.
Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering computer information systems at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Computer Information Systems students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University earn a median of $62,291 a year. This is above $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, computer information systems students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is below $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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Among recent graduates, 81% of computer information systems bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of computer information systems bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in computer information systems.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western Illinois University awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in computer and information sciences, general in the latest year of data — 12% to women and 88% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
Western Illinois University granted 16 bachelor’s completions in information technology in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems | 214 |
