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Computer Science at Harding University

If you plan to study Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Harding University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Harding University is located in Searcy, AR.

During the most recent reporting year, 37 computer science degrees were granted at Harding University.

Online & Distance Learning at Harding University

Distance learning is available at Harding University. Of 4,696 students, 642 (14%) studied exclusively online and 814 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Harding University

Use these rankings to compare Harding University’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arkansas	#2 of 7
Best Value	Arkansas	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 111
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#80 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#209 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#415 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Harding University

Those who finish Harding University’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$72,335
2 years	$66,104
3 years	$69,942
4 years	$84,188
5 years	$97,126

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from Harding University earn a median of $84,188, compared with $58,062 for all Harding University graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from Harding University stands at $24,149.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Science graduates at Harding University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Harding University are 14% women (5) and 86% men (32).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Harding University

Among the 37 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Harding University, 14% were women (5) and 86% were men (32).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Harding University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Harding University, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Harding University

This Computer Science program at Harding University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	37

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at Harding University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.