Computer & Information Sciences at University of Idaho

If you plan to study computer and information sciences, take a look at what University of Idaho has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

U of I is located in Moscow, Idaho and approximately 10,791 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 36 computer and information sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from U of I.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer & Information Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

U of I Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available

• Basic Certificate in Computer & Information Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Computer & Information Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at U of I

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

U of I does offer online education options in computer and information sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

U of I Computer & Information Sciences Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the computer and information sciences progam at U of I compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The computer and information sciences major at U of I is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Computer & Information Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools	53
	76
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools	101
	351
Most Focused Computer & Information Sciences Basic Certificate Schools	662

In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in computer and information sciences from U of I. This makes it the #360 most popular school for computer and information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 11 students who received their doctoral degrees in computer and information sciences, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Computer & Information Sciences Student Demographics at U of I

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer and information sciences majors at University of Idaho.

U of I Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences from U of I. About 83% were men and 17% were women.

About 69% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences at U of I are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in computer and information sciences.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	25
International Students	4
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

U of I Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program

Of the 17 computer and information sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from U of I, about 65% were men and 35% were women.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in computer and information sciences.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	5
International Students	10
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

U of I also has a doctoral program available in computer and information sciences. In 2021, 11 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Computer & Information Sciences

The following computer and information sciences concentations are available at University of Idaho. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Idaho. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Science	68

Related Majors

• Engineering Technologies
• Communications Technologies & Support
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Physical Sciences
• Agriculture & Agriculture Operations

Careers That Computer & Information Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in computer and information sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for ID, the home state for University of Idaho.

Occupation	Jobs in ID	Average Salary in ID
Computer User Support Specialists	3,230	$48,990
Software Applications Developers	2,800	$86,680
Computer Systems Analysts	1,500	$78,550
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	1,410	$66,930
Computer and Information Systems Managers	1,410	$102,910

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Davidlharlan under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.