Illinois · Data Science

Best Data Science institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 30.70
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
270
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,903
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
72%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Data Scientists
$119,010
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Data Science in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Lewis University
Romeoville Private not-for-profit
12767%$17,632
2Bradley University
Peoria Private not-for-profit
6376%$21,768
3University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
Champaign Public
4185%
4Northwestern University
Evanston Private not-for-profit
2195%$14,799
5Loyola University Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
1373%$33,454
6Knox College
Galesburg Private not-for-profit
268%$24,240
7Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais Private not-for-profit
261%$20,903
8Millikin University
Decatur Private not-for-profit
155%$8,373

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+33.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~23,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$112,590
typically Bachelor's degree

What Data Scientists earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
7,390
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$119,010
median $113,490
Best-paying metro
$132,380
Bloomington, IL

Related careers

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$119,010 avg · 7,390 jobs
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$136,370 avg · 1,460 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Illinois.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Illinois is $119,010 (median $113,490), across about 7,390 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Data Science program?+

The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…

What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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