Computer Science
Bachelor's degree · Illinois State University · Normal, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at Illinois State University earn a median of $81,363 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $107,009 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,830–$152,038). Median debt is $22,043, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $124,530 | $18,983 |
| University of Chicago Chicago | $117,578 | — |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $99,981 | $14,646 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago | $86,005 | $23,750 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $81,470 | — |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $78,040 | $17,418 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $77,257 | $21,004 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $76,106 | $21,551 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $74,745 | $27,000 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $72,910 | — |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $72,657 | $24,925 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $70,053 | $27,000 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $66,457 | $27,000 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $62,831 | $13,070 |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $62,235 | $24,000 |
Other programs at Illinois State University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$108,154 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$105,592 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$85,715 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$72,709 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$72,635 - Construction ManagementBachelor's degree
$70,672 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree
$69,642 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$69,295 - Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsBachelor's degree
$66,801 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$65,629 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$65,127 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$62,940 - Public HealthBachelor's degree
$59,207 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$57,175 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$56,893 - Psychology, GeneralMaster's degree
$55,779 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$55,591 - Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralBachelor's degree
$55,532 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,958 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$54,477
Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Science graduates from Illinois State University make?
The median salary is $81,363 one year after graduation and $99,457 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,043.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.