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Other Computer Sciences

Types of Degrees Other Computer Sciences Majors Are Earning

Those studying Other Computer Sciences can earn degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	76
Associate’s Degree	157
Bachelor’s Degree	181
Master’s Degree	1,636
Doctor’s Degree	16

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Computer Sciences?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 62.8% of Other Computer Sciences degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	769	37.2%
Men	1,297	62.8%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Computer Sciences graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	844	40.9%
Asian	128	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	509	24.6%
Black or African American	316	15.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Two or More Races	71	3.4%
Race Unknown	72	3.5%
International Students	117	5.7%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Computer Sciences Graduates Earn?

The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of Other Computer Sciences graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Wages typically rise steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$68,055
4 years	$59,663
5 years	$67,398

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $67,398 — roughly -1% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Other Computer Sciences Programs

Distance learning is tracked by IPEDS for Other Computer Sciences. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Associate’s	4	2
Bachelor’s	4	1
Master’s	2	0
Doctoral (Research)	1	0

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Other Computer Sciences Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Other Computer Sciences graduates earn a median of $59,663 four years after completion — roughly 57% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Computer Information Sciences	11
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES	11.00
Computer and Information Sciences, General	11.01
Computer Programming	11.02
Computer Science	11.07
Computer Software and Media Applications	11.08
Computer Systems Analysis	11.05
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	11.09
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	11.10
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications	11.06
Data Processing	11.03
Information Science/Studies	11.04

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• 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.