Doctor’s Degrees in Computer Science
Education Levels of CompSci Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,478 people earned their doctor's degree in compsci. This makes it the 23rd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in compsci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 43,697 |
| Master’s Degree | 22,206 |
| Associate Degree | 4,695 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,478 |
| Graduate Certificate | 317 |
| Basic Certificate | 272 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 28 |
Earnings of CompSci Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in compsci is $114,369. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $114,369 and the high is $114,369.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for compsci majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in compsci. About 76.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,126 |
| Women | 352 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of compsci doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 116 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 300 |
| International Students | 906 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 92 |
Most Popular CompSci Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 118 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in compsci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from UIUC. Of these students, 22% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
University of California - Berkeley is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from UC Berkeley. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. University of California - Berkeley compsci graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $114,369.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from MIT. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Data shows that MIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
The 5th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 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, 36 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in compsci at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 114,369.
Stanford University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in compsci. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from Stanford. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Data shows that Stanford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in compsci. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from Carnegie Mellon. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in compsci at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 114,369.
The 8th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from UMCP. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in compsci at University of Maryland - College Park make a median salary of 114,369.
The 9th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from UCR. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women. Data shows that UCR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from UMN Twin Cities. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in compsci at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 114,369.
The 11th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from USC. Of these students, 25% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in compsci at University of Southern California make a median salary of 114,369.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from UCLA. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from Purdue. Of these students, 8% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
Cornell University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in compsci. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from Cornell. About 35% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in compsci. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from UCSD. About 24% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
The 16th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from Texas A&M College Station. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
The 16th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from Columbia. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in compsci at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 114,369.
The 18th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from UChicago. About 31% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in compsci at University of Chicago make a median salary of 114,369.
University of California - Irvine is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from UC Irvine. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. University of California - Irvine compsci graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $114,369.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in compsci. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from IU Bloomington. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to compsci that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 1,068 |
| Information Science | 186 |
| Information Technology | 117 |
| Other Computer Sciences | 17 |
| Computer Software Applications | 14 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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