General Computer Science Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in General Computer Science is offered at 1,001 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in General Computer Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.8% of General Computer Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 79,857 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 | 31 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5,649 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 46,155 |
| Master’s Degree | 26,353 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,669 |
Earnings of General Computer Science Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in General Computer Science of $101,949 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $81,554 |
| 4 years | $101,949 |
| 5 years | $117,894 |
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.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 74.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 293 |
| Women | 98 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Computer Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163 | 41.7% |
| Asian | 56 | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 46 | 11.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Computer Science Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 1,091 colleges that offer a basic certificate in General Computer Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Arizona State University Campus Immersion tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,561 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,555 basic certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,533 basic 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 of Central Missouri comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,222 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,130 basic 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 is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,099 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,096 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,082 people received their basic 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 North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,082 basic certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,065 people received their basic 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 California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 940 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 919 people received their basic 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.
Cornell University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 874 basic 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 of California-San Diego is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 854 people received their basic 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.
Stanford University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 828 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 811 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 806 basic 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 of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 721 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 719 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 693 people received their basic 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.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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