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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee

2,444 Computer & Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Computer & Information Sciences is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 987
Associate Degree 421
Master’s Degree 345
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 341
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 341
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 308
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 308
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 308
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 63.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.4%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Tennessee

There are 84,130 people in the state and 5,610,640 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Tennessee

Computer & Information Sciences grads earn an average of $78,650 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,105 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

In their early career, UofM grads earn an average salary of $36,243. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%.

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

In their early career, Middle Tennessee State University grads earn an average salary of $36,660. This public school has an average net price of $12,752. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,932.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,894.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,832 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,704. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,040. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,613 a year. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UT Chattanooga.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,334 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,170 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. A typical student attending Pellissippi State Community College will pay a net price of $5,380.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 53% $88,910
Information Security Analysts 38% $79,770
Computer Network Architects 36% $98,770
Systems Software Developers 35% $92,210
Computer User Support Specialists 32% $45,730
Web Developers 27% $58,060
Computer and Information Systems Managers 27% $110,200
Computer Systems Analysts 26% $73,480
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $105,800
Database Administrators 23% $77,690
Computer Network Support Specialists 21% $55,540
Computer Workers 21% $72,100
Graphic Designers 16% $46,500
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15% $75,400
Managers 13% $74,130
Multimedia Artists and Animators 11% $60,010
Computer Programmers 10% $77,490
Computer Science Professors 10% $74,380
Computer Operators -13% $42,610
Data Entry Keyers -15% $30,350
Word Processors and Typists -26% $31,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,478
Engineering 2,281
Agriculture 1,090
Engineering Technologies 951
Physical Sciences 721
Mathematics & Statistics 636
Communications Technology/Support 339
Natural Resources & Conservation 320

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