Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degrees
There are 2,488 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Computer & Information Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.9% of Computer & Information Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 332,216 degrees were awarded toComputer & Information Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer & Information Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 15,323 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 40,789 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 126,500 |
| Master’s Degree | 142,181 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,248 |
Earnings of Computer & Information Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Computer & Information Sciences of $68,066 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,464 |
| 4 years | $68,066 |
| 5 years | $77,173 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Computer & Information Sciences students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 76.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31,316 |
| Women | 9,473 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer & Information Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,052 | 44.3% |
| Asian | 4,016 | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,776 | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 5,622 | 13.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 249 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 138 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1,692 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 2,076 | 5.1% |
| International Students | 1,168 | 2.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 2,622 colleges that offer a associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Computer & Information Sciences students seeking a associate degree is Western Governors University. This school awarded 8,474 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,877 people received their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 4,877 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 4,231 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,187 people received their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 3,577 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,674 people received their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,455 people received their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,294 people received their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 2,291 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 2,269 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 2,244 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 2,228 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 2,220 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,118 people received their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 2,065 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,009 people received their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,991 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,980 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 1,801 associate degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 118,381 |
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 57,935 |
| Information Science/Studies | 22,425 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15,581 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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