Computer Science Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Computer Science is offered at 1,001 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Computer Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 51.7% of Computer Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 79,857 people earned theirComputer Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in 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 Computer Science Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Computer Science students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in Computer Science. About 74.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 239 |
| Women | 82 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 23.4% |
| Asian | 32 | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 166 | 51.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 51.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,091 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Computer Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Computer Science students seeking a graduate certificate is Arizona State University Campus Immersion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,561 people received their graduate certificate in 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,555 graduate certificates in 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 graduate certificates in Computer Science. This school awarded 1,533 graduate certificates in 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 Computer Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,222 graduate certificates in 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.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,130 graduate certificates in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer Science. This school awarded 1,099 graduate certificates in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in 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 graduate certificates in Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,096 people received their graduate certificate in 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 graduate certificates in Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,082 people received their graduate certificate in 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 Computer Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,082 people received their graduate certificate in Computer Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,065 people received their graduate certificate in Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 940 graduate certificates in 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 919 people received their graduate certificate in Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 874 people received their graduate certificate in 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-San Diego is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 854 people received their graduate certificate in 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer Science. This school awarded 828 graduate certificates in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 811 graduate certificates in 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 Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 806 graduate certificates in 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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer Science. This school awarded 721 graduate certificates in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 719 graduate certificates in 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.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 693 people received their graduate certificate in Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Computer Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Science that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 118,381 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 57,935 |
| Information Science/Studies | 22,425 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15,581 |
| Computer Programming | 15,336 |
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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