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Data Science programs in Illinois

14 colleges in Illinois offer Data Science, from bachelor's degree to certificate (under 12 weeks). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Lewis University, Bradley University, and Northwestern University.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Data Science. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Lewis University

    Romeoville, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $17,028
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $66,099
  • Bradley University

    Peoria, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $22,719
    Graduation rate
    76%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $66,852
  • Northwestern University

    Evanston, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $29,167
    Graduation rate
    95%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $89,363
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Champaign, IL · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $14,355
    Graduation rate
    85%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $81,054
  • Loyola University Chicago

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Certificate (under 12 weeks)
    Average net price
    $36,079
    Graduation rate
    73%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $71,530
  • Knox College

    Galesburg, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $24,595
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,820
  • Olivet Nazarene University

    Bourbonnais, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,729
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,213
  • Augustana College

    Rock Island, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $22,736
    Graduation rate
    73%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $62,971
  • Millikin University

    Decatur, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,989
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,262
  • DePaul University

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $30,902
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $68,751
  • Dominican University

    River Forest, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $11,745
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $60,327
  • Illinois Institute of Technology

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $18,425
    Graduation rate
    75%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $82,592
  • Monmouth College

    Monmouth, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,133
    Graduation rate
    65%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,110
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

    Edwardsville, IL · 4-year · Public

    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Average net price
    $14,889
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $56,346

Program 30.7001, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).