Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences
Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 118,656 people earned their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer & information sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 118,656 |
| Master’s Degree | 77,842 |
| Basic Certificate | 39,710 |
| Associate Degree | 35,940 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 14,517 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,961 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,892 |
Earnings of Computer & Information Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences is $61,197. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $51,561 to a high of $72,870.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences is $21,334. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $31,386 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $14,200.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. About 76.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 90,919 |
| Women | 27,737 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22,222 |
| Black or African American | 9,963 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,388 |
| White | 50,426 |
| International Students | 11,371 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10,286 |
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,430 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in computer & information sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for computer & information sciences students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,890 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from WGU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Data shows that WGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,197.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,582 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from UMGC. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Data shows that UMGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,197.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,837 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 26% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus computer & information sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,197.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,452 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from UMCP. Of these students, 27% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMCP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,197.
University of California - Berkeley is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,411 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from UC Berkeley. About 35% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Berkeley computer & information sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,197.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,241 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from U-M. About 31% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor computer & information sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,197.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,074 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 22% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,197.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,051 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from SNHU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,197.
University of California - Irvine is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,013 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from UC Irvine. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,197.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 992 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from UW Seattle. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,197.
The 11th most popular school in the country for computer & information sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 911 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from Purdue. Of these students, 26% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Purdue University - Main Campus computer & information sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,197.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 850 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from UOPX - Arizona. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,197.
The 13th most popular school in the country for computer & information sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 805 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 16% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Santa Cruz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,197.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 786 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from UT Dallas. About 24% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 61,197.
The 15th most popular school in the country for computer & information sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 770 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 17% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,197.
Oregon State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 762 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from Oregon State. Of these students, 21% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences at Oregon State University make a median salary of 61,197.
University of California - San Diego is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 749 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from UCSD. About 20% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 61,197.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 748 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 28% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus make a median salary of 61,197.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 732 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 18% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNC Charlotte graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,197.
George Mason University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 729 people received their bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from GMU. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. George Mason University computer & information sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,197.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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