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Computer Science Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 820 students earned their CompSci degrees in TN.

In this state, Computer Science is the 18th most popular major out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Tennessee

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 677
Master’s Degree 117
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 54.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.4%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 32,450 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $82,160, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,970. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 87% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,048 a year.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $37,658 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%. A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,904. In their early career, UofM grads earn an average salary of $36,243.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,752. In their early career, Middle Tennessee State University grads earn an average salary of $36,660.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,613 a year.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,035 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,105 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

#9

Rhodes College

Memphis
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,918 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

Computer Science Careers in TN

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 53% $88,910
Information Security Analysts 38% $79,770
Systems Software Developers 35% $92,210
Web Developers 27% $58,060
Computer and Information Systems Managers 27% $110,200
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $105,800
Computer Network Support Specialists 21% $55,540
Computer Workers 21% $72,100
Computer Programmers 10% $77,490
Computer Science Professors 10% $74,380

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Computer Information Systems 754
Computer Software Applications 89
Computer Systems Analysis 75
Information Technology 37
Information Science 11
Other Computer Sciences 7
Computer Systems Networking 2

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