Doctor’s Degrees in General Computer & Information Sciences
Education Levels of Computer and Information Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 801 people earned their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. This makes it the 34th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer and information sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 28,096 |
| Master’s Degree | 18,316 |
| Basic Certificate | 8,071 |
| Associate Degree | 5,740 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,281 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 801 |
| Graduate Certificate | 275 |
Earnings of Computer and Information Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in computer and information sciences. About 77.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 618 |
| Women | 183 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 152 |
| International Students | 533 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 36 |
Most Popular Computer and Information Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 83 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in computer and information sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for computer and information sciences students seekinga doctor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 51 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Georgia Tech. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. 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, 39 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UW Seattle. About 23% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 39% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UT Austin. Of these students, 16% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UCF. Of these students, 31% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from NYU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 25 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 32% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Johns Hopkins. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UNC Charlotte.
The 11th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New Jersey Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from NJIT. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UT Dallas. About 19% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from University at Buffalo. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UPenn. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Michigan State. About 21% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UT Arlington. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UH.
The 17th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rice University. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Rice. About 13% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from RIT.
Northeastern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Northeastern. Of these students, 26% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer and information sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 158 |
| Informatics | 65 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 34 |
| Other Computer Sciences | 34 |
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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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