Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences
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Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors
In 2020-2021, 54,510 master's degrees were awarded to computer and information sciences majors. This makes it the 4th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer and information sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 109,491 |
| Master’s Degree | 54,510 |
| Basic Certificate | 39,657 |
| Associate Degree | 34,465 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 9,870 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,877 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,584 |
Earnings of Computer & Information Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in computer and information sciences is $78,317. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $66,763 and the high is $90,881.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for computer and information sciences students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in computer and information sciences. About 66.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36,144 |
| Women | 18,366 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,964 |
| Black or African American | 3,157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,199 |
| White | 12,196 |
| International Students | 28,893 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,101 |
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 652 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computer and information sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,309 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Georgia Tech. Of these students, 21% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Governors University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,991 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at WGU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Campbellsville University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,473 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Campbellsville University awarded 1,678 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 26% were women and 0% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master'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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,330 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at USC. Of these students, 32% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. The computer and information sciences program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 1,270 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
New York University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The computer and information sciences program at New York University awarded 1,158 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,106 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from Columbia. Of these students, 47% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 999 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 910 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from UIUC. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. The computer and information sciences program at University of the Cumberlands awarded 904 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 849 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from UT Dallas. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 795 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 43% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The computer and information sciences program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 666 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 49% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 647 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from Syracuse. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Boston University awarded 620 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
University of Florida is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 516 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UF. Of these students, 31% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 477 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at GWU. About 30% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The computer and information sciences program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 475 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 467 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 26% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 463 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 29% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 18,992 |
| Computer Science | 14,364 |
| Information Technology | 9,181 |
| Information Science | 6,396 |
| Computer Software Applications | 3,555 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer and information sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Engineering | 48,049 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 19,635 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 12,658 |
| Physical Sciences | 6,760 |
| Engineering Technologies | 6,549 |
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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