General Computer Science Undergraduate Certificates
There are 882 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate 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 (this page) | 1,132 |
| Associate’s Degree | 6,410 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 29,039 |
| Master’s Degree | 28,553 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 878 |
Earnings of General Computer Science Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate.
Most Popular General Computer Science Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,032 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 4,259 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,744 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,456 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,446 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,403 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,252 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,200 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,079 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,077 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Arlington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,075 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,034 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,018 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 994 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 931 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 of Florida is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 928 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 824 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 794 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 777 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 720 undergraduate certificates 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 at Buffalo is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 688 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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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