General Computer Science Master’s Degrees
There are 882 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Computer Science.
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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 (this page) | 28,553 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 878 |
Earnings of General Computer Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular General Computer Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,032 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,259 people received their master'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.
Northeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,744 people received their master's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Computer Science here go on to 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 master's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,456 people received their master's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,446 master'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.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,403 master'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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,252 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 1,200 master's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,079 people received their master's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,077 people received their master's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,075 master'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 is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,034 people received their master's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 1,018 master'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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 994 people received their master's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 931 master'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 Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 928 people received their master's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 824 people received their master's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 794 master's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 777 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 720 master's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 688 master's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Computer Science here go on to 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 master’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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