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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).