General Computer Science Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in General Computer Science is offered at 882 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Computer Science.
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Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 67,926 people earned theirGeneral Computer Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Computer Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,132 |
| Associate’s Degree | 6,410 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 29,039 |
| Master’s Degree | 28,553 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 878 |
Earnings of General Computer Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in General Computer Science of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,148 |
| 4 years | $77,570 |
| 5 years | $88,131 |
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 General Computer Science students with their bachelor’s degree.
Most Popular General Computer Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,032 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Computer Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,259 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,744 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. 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 #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,456 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,446 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science 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 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,403 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,252 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science 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 Austin is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,200 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,079 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,077 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science 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 Arlington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,075 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,034 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,018 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 994 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 931 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 928 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 824 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 794 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 777 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 720 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 688 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Computer Science that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 42,322 |
| Informatics | 3,067 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2,635 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1,653 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 778 |
References
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- 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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