
Fast Facts for Computer Support Specialists in Illinois
Salaries for Computer Support Specialists in Illinois
Schools for Computer Support Specialists in Illinois are listed below.
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DeVry University
Addison, Chicago, Downers Grove, Elgin, Gurnee, Naperville, Oakbrook Terrace, Tinley Park
Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Chicago, Elgin, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Naperville, Oakbrook Terrace, Schaumburg, Tinley Park
Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

University of Phoenix
Mokena, Schaumburg, Warrenville
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

Vatterott College
Quincy
Offers diploma and degree programs in health care, business, computer science, and technical fields. Located in several campus locations across the Midwest
Argosy University
Chicago, Schaumburg
Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

International Academy of Design and Technology
Chicago
Career-oriented design, visual arts and communications curricula in about ten major U.S. metro areas. Flexible class schedules and online study are available for working students.

Rasmussen College
Aurora, Rockford, Romeoville
Offers career training and degree programs in allied health, business, justice studies, nursing, education, and technology. Located at 13 campuses across the U.S.

Northwestern College
Bridgeview, Chicago, Naperville
Offers Associate's degree programs in health care, information technology, business, and legal studies. Located on 3 campuses in the Chicago area
| School Name | Campus | Highest Award | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora University | Aurora | Doctorate | 3,946 |
| Blackburn College | Carlinville | Bachelor | 617 |
| Bradley University | Peoria | Doctorate | 6,053 |
| Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg | Associate | 2,693 |
| Chicago State University | Chicago | Doctorate & First Professional | 6,810 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Chicago | Associate | 8,633 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College | Chicago | Associate | 11,354 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College | Chicago | Associate | 6,140 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | Chicago | Associate | 4,078 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College | Chicago | Associate | 9,679 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College | Chicago | Associate | 10,993 |
| College of Lake County | Grayslake | Associate | 16,010 |
| Concordia University River Forest | River Forest | Doctorate | 4,126 |
| DePaul University | Chicago | Doctorate & First Professional | 23,401 |
| Dominican University | River Forest | Masters | 3,338 |
| East-West University | Chicago | Bachelor | 1,144 |
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | Masters | 12,179 |
| Elmhurst College | Elmhurst | Masters | 3,184 |
| Eureka College | Eureka | Bachelor | 672 |
| Governors State University | University Park | Doctorate | 5,692 |
| Greenville College | Greenville | Masters | 1,528 |
| Heartland Community College | Normal | Associate | 4,827 |
| Highland Community College Freeport | Freeport | Associate | 2,049 |
| Illinois College | Jacksonville | Bachelor | 1,014 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago | Doctorate & First Professional | 7,277 |
| Illinois State University | Normal | Doctorate | 20,274 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby | Associate | 4,103 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington | Bachelor | 2,094 |
| John A Logan College | Carterville | Associate | 7,559 |
| John Wood Community College | Quincy | Associate | 2,417 |
| Judson University | Elgin | Masters | 1,236 |
| Kankakee Community College | Kankakee | Associate | 3,591 |
| Kishwaukee College | Malta | Associate | 4,466 |
| Knox College | Galesburg | Bachelor | 1,371 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest | Masters | 1,456 |
| Lewis University | Romeoville | Doctorate | 5,347 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago | Doctorate & First Professional | 15,545 |
| MacMurray College | Jacksonville | Bachelor | 648 |
| McHenry County College | Crystal Lake | Associate | 5,274 |
| McKendree University | Lebanon | Masters | 3,312 |
| Midstate College | Peoria | Bachelor | 641 |
| Millikin University | Decatur | Masters | 2,376 |
| Monmouth College | Monmouth | Bachelor | 1,343 |
| Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills | Associate | 15,859 |
| Morton College | Cicero | Associate | 5,057 |
| National-Louis University | Chicago | Doctorate | 7,405 |
| North Central College | Naperville | Masters | 2,559 |
| North Park University | Chicago | Doctorate & First Professional | 3,200 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago | Masters | 12,814 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | Doctorate & First Professional | 25,254 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston | Doctorate & First Professional | 19,005 |
| Oakton Community College | Des Plaines | Associate | 10,805 |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais | Doctorate | 4,636 |
| Prairie State College | Chicago Heights | Associate | 5,507 |
| Quincy University | Quincy | Masters | 1,323 |
| Richland Community College | Decatur | Associate | 3,274 |
| Rock Valley College | Rockford | Associate | 7,923 |
| Rockford College | Rockford | Masters | 1,566 |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago | Doctorate | 7,163 |
| Saint Augustine College Chicago | Chicago | Bachelor | 1,289 |
| Saint Xavier University | Chicago | Masters | 5,675 |
| Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon | Associate | 2,700 |
| Shawnee Community College | Ullin | Associate | 2,176 |
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg | Associate | 2,606 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | Doctorate & First Professional | 20,983 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville | Masters & First Professional | 13,398 |
| Spoon River College | Canton | Associate | 2,139 |
| Springfield College in Illinois | Springfield | Associate | 608 |
| Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago | Chicago | 9 | Doctorate |
| Trinity Christian College | Palos Heights | Bachelor | 1,367 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago | Doctorate & First Professional | 14,538 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | Chicago | Doctorate & First Professional | 25,747 |
| University of Illinois at Springfield | Springfield | Doctorate | 4,855 |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | Doctorate & First Professional | 42,326 |
| University of St Francis | Joliet | Masters | 3,503 |
| Western Illinois University | Macomb | Doctorate | 13,331 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | Wheaton | Doctorate | 2,895 |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Illinois. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Computer Support Specialists relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
ILLINOIS | |||
| Springfield | 570 | $44,060 | 1.3 |
| Chicago | 14,530 | $52,820 | 0.8 |
| Champaign | 290 | $38,380 | 0.8 |
| Peoria | 460 | $38,260 | 0.6 |
| Danville | 50 | $37,750 | 0.5 |
| Decatur | 80 | $46,640 | 0.4 |
| Kankakee | 60 | $44,870 | 0.4 |
| Rockford | 240 | $36,990 | 0.4 |
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