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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 945 students earned their Computer & Information Sciences degrees in NV.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Nevada

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 449
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 449
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 449
Bachelor’s Degree 264
Associate Degree 140
Master’s Degree 81
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.2%
  • White: 36.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 33,010 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 5,610,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Nevada

In this state, computer and information sciences grads earn an average of $80,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,030.

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There are 9 colleges in Nevada that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,832 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,766 after graduation. A typical student attending CSN will pay a net price of $7,019. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,200. 99% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

#5

Western Nevada College

Carson City
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,495 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $9,764. 88% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. 74% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
385 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. An average student at Career College of Northern Nevada will pay a net price of $21,537. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
41 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
143 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,762 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in NV

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Systems Software Developers 70% $90,960
Software Applications Developers 66% $102,380
Information Security Analysts 39% $85,870
Computer and Information Research Scientists 33% $107,770
Computer and Information Systems Managers 32% $123,390
Computer Network Support Specialists 30% $57,900
Web Developers 26% $55,380
Computer User Support Specialists 26% $48,470
Computer Workers 25% $71,210
Database Administrators 25% $87,180
Computer Science Professors 21% $65,060
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 21% $81,350
Graphic Designers 21% $49,780
Computer Systems Analysts 20% $79,910
Managers 19% $94,460
Computer Network Architects 17% $104,130
Multimedia Artists and Animators 15% $60,710
Computer Programmers 2% $81,700
Computer Operators -16% $48,740
Word Processors and Typists -23% $34,710

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Science Technologies 921
Engineering 900
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 828
Physical Sciences 315
Engineering Technologies 146
Mathematics & Statistics 123
Agriculture 120
Natural Resources & Conservation 107

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