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General Computer Science Doctor's Degree

General Computer Science Doctor’s Degrees

There are 882 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General Computer Science.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 67,926 students 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 29,039
Master’s Degree 28,553
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 878

Earnings of General Computer Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Computer Science of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

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 doctor’s degree.

There are 1,032 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Computer Science. Learn more about the most popular below:

The most popular school in the United States for General Computer Science students seeking a doctor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,259 people received their doctor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Northeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,744 people received their doctor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,456 doctor'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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,446 people received their doctor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,403 doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,252 doctor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,200 doctor'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 North Texas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,079 people received their doctor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

University of the People

Pasadena, CA

University of the People is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,077 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,075 doctor'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.

Jefferson Community and Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,034 doctor'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.

#12

New York University

New York, NY

New York University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,018 people received their doctor'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.

#13

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 994 people received their doctor'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.

#14

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 931 people received their doctor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#15

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 928 people received their doctor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 824 doctor'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.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 794 doctor'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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 777 people received their doctor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 720 doctor'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.

#20

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 688 people received their doctor'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.

Below are some popular majors similar to General Computer Science that also offer doctor’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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