Computational Science
Types of Degrees Computational Science Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many computational science graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 1,477 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 410 |
Basic Certificate | 97 |
Graduate Certificate | 92 |
Doctor’s Degree | 91 |
What Computational Science Majors Need to Know
In an O*NET survey, computational science majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.
Knowledge Areas for Computational Science Majors
This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skills for Computational Science Majors
The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to computational science:
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Abilities for Computational Science Majors
A major in computational science will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
What Can You Do With a Computational Science Major?
People with a computational science degree often go into the following careers:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
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Business Intelligence Analysts | 9.3% | $90,270 |
Clinical Research Coordinators | 9.9% | $123,860 |
Data Warehousing Specialists | 9.3% | $90,270 |
Database Architects | 9.3% | $90,270 |
Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists | 9.3% | $90,270 |
Mathematical Science Occupations | 9.1% | NA |
Natural Sciences Managers | 9.9% | $123,860 |
Professors | 9.4% | $65,660 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Computational Science?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of computational science majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 70 |
Black or African American | 12 |
Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
White | 172 |
International Students | 87 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
Geographic Diversity
Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Computational Science. About 21.2% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Computational Science
Some careers associated with computational science require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.
How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to computational science have obtained the following education levels.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) | 2.3% |
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) | 2.3% |
Some College Courses | 1.3% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 3.3% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 57.2% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 4.6% |
Master’s Degree | 20.6% |
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 0.7% |
Doctoral Degree | 5.1% |
Post-Doctoral Training | 2.8% |
Online Computational Science Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 4 | 0 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 22 | 4 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 54 | 9 |
Post-Master’s | 2 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 15 | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Computational Science
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References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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