General Computer Science Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in General Computer Science is offered at 1,001 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Computer Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and18% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 63.4% of General Computer Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 79,857 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 | 31 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5,649 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 46,155 |
| Master’s Degree | 26,353 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1,669 |
Earnings of General Computer Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Computer Science of $101,949 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 | $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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Computer Science students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in General Computer Science. About 77.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,257 |
| Women | 371 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Computer Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 309 | 19.0% |
| Asian | 130 | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 1.7% |
| Race Unknown | 70 | 4.3% |
| International Students | 1,032 | 63.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 63.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Computer Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,091 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is Arizona State University Campus Immersion. This school awarded 1,561 doctor'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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,555 doctor'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 Southern California comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,533 doctor'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 Central Missouri is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,222 doctor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,130 doctor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,099 people received their doctor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,096 people received their doctor'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.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,082 doctor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,082 people received their doctor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,065 doctor'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 California-Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 940 people received their doctor'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 919 doctor'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.
Cornell University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 874 doctor'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 California-San Diego comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 854 doctor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 828 people received their doctor'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.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 811 people received their doctor'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.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 806 doctor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 721 doctor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 719 people received their doctor'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.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 693 doctor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.