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General Computer Science in Virginia

General Computer Science Schools in Virginia

Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Virginia

107,750 people in the state and 2,602,600 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Computer and Information Sciences.

General Computer Science Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Virginia

Computer and Information Sciences grads earn an average of $139,764 in the state and $132,935 nationwide.

General Computer Science Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer Computer and Information Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,218 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,703 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,400 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,017 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,136 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,985 in their first year after graduation. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

General Computer Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers Computer and Information Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $35,659
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $82,846
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Web Administrators $62,692
Web and Digital Interface Designers $88,198
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Health Informatics Specialists $156,714
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226
Document Management Specialists $147,490

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Computer and Information Sciences.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Computer Science 79,857
Computer & IS Security 38,088
General Information Science 22,425
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 13,753
General Computer Engineering 13,508
General Computer Programming 11,341
Information Systems 3,034
Human Computer Interaction 2,298

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