Computer Engineering Schools In Illinois
Computer Engineering classes faculty can choose to work at one of 14 accredited computer engineering schools in Illinois. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of computer engineering and computer engineering training in Illinois, which includes computer engineering training at the following levels:
- Computer Engineering Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering
- Masters degree in Computer Engineering
- PhD degree in Computer Engineering
Statistics
Professional Trends
Illinois Vs. National Computer Engineering Employment
| Illinois | 1,430 |
| National | 66,960 |
Of all of the computer engineering professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Illinois.
Employment Growth for Computer engineering professionals In Illinois
| 33,280 | 38,490 | 36,240 | 34,010 | 1,430 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Computer Engineering is a shrinking field in Illinois. In 2010 there were 31,850 less computer engineering professionals working in Illinois than there were in 2006. This represents a 96% decline in the field. This decline is faster than the change in the number of computer engineering professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of computer engineering professionals has shrunk by 92% from 2006 to 2010.
Computer Engineering VS. All Professions salaries in Illinois
| $81,527 | $86,470 | $89,310 | $92,150 | $92,860 |
| $46,261 | $48,114 | $49,602 | $50,552 | $51,250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Engineering
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Illinois, as the number of computer engineering professionals is declining, the salaries earned by computer engineering professionals are increasing. The mean salary for computer engineering professionals in 2006 was $81,527 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $92,860 per year.
Salary percentiles for Computer engineering professionals in Illinois
10th percentile |
$56,190 |
25th percentile |
$70,020 |
50th percentile |
$90,270 |
75th percentile |
$111,310 |
90th percentile |
$139,330 |
Thus, computer engineering professionals' salaries grew by 12% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In the state of Illinois, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of computer engineering. The pay differential between the highest paid computer engineering professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 148%
Average Salaries for Computer engineering professionals and related professions in Illinois
Computer Engineering |
$92,860 |
Computer Science |
$73,210 |
Electrical Engineering |
$70,250 |
Engineering |
$71,942 |
Computer engineering professionals in Illinois earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Computer Engineering programs available for each degree type for all schools in Illinois
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
9 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
5 |
| Total | 17 |
As the number of computer engineering professionals is decreasing in Illinois state, the number of students graduating from the 14 accredited computer engineering schools in Illinois state is decreasing. In Illinois, there were 428 graduates in 2006. And there were 230 graduates from computer engineering courses in 2010.
Thus there was a 46% percent decrease in the number of computer engineering school degree or certificate graduates in Illinois. A majority of these graduates, or 53%, graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer engineering.