If you are interested in graphic design, computer science, or web development, these colleges would be a great fit for you.
Salary Range: $73,000-$112,000
Job Market: Expected to grow 11% from 2019-2029, which would add ~531,200 jobs
Skills: Computer and technical skills, working with numbers, design, coding
Interests: Computers, technology, video games, coding, social media
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Location: Downtown Chicago
Major(s) Offered: Computer Science and Information Systems
College Type: 4 Year University (2 Year Programs available as well)
Size: 4,100
Tuition: $10,755*
*Most students with an EFC of 0 can attend National Louis University for $500 a year or less
Location: Downtown Chicago
Major(s) Offered: Computer Science, Digital Multimedia Design, Software Development, Web Development
College Type: 2 Year College
Size: 7,166
Tuition: ~$3,500*
* Most students can attend City Colleges of Chicago for free. CCC also offers a scholarship if you have a GPA over 3.0
Location: Downtown Chicago
Major(s) Offered: Computer Networking, Computer Science, Graphic Design
College Type: 4 Year University (2 Year Programs available as well)
Size: 2,321
Tuition: $31,493 (4 Year)*
*Tuition varies a lot based on 2 Year vs 4 Year programs. Roosevelt also offers scholarships.
Location: Chicago, near the White Sox stadium
Major(s) Offered: Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology and Management
College Type: 4 Year University
Size: 2,968
Tuition: $48,670*
*Scholarships are available
Location: Downtown Chicago
Major(s) Offered: Computer Animation, Design Management, Game Art, Game Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design
College Type: 4 Year College
Size: ~7,000
Tuition: $26,610*
*Scholarships are available