Bachelor’s Degrees in Computational Science
Education Levels of Computational Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 410 people earned their bachelor's degree in computational science. This earns it the #246 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computational science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,477 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 410 |
| Basic Certificate | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 92 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 91 |
Earnings of Computational Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in computational science is $43,834. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $43,834 and the high is $43,834.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for computational science majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in computational science. About 68.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 282 |
| Women | 128 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computational science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 172 |
| International Students | 87 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
Most Popular Computational Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in computational science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Rochester tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computational science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from University of Rochester. About 36% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Rochester computational science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,834.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computational science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from UT Austin. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. The University of Texas at Austin computational science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,834.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for computational science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Washington State University. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from Wazzu. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Washington State University computational science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,834.
The 4th most popular school in the country for computational science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from UPR Mayaguez. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women. University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez computational science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,834.
University of South Carolina - Beaufort is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computational science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from USCB. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computational science at University of South Carolina - Beaufort make a median salary of 43,834.
Temple University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computational science. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from Temple. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computational science at Temple University make a median salary of 43,834.
The 7th most popular school in the country for computational science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from Florida State. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida State University computational science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,834.
The 9th most popular school in the country for computational science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from Iowa State. About 25% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Iowa State University computational science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,834.
Le Moyne College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computational science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from LeMoyne. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Le Moyne College computational science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,834.
The 11th most popular school in the country for computational science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Tufts University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from Tufts. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Tufts University computational science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,834.
Augustana University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computational science. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from Augustana Sioux Falls. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Augustana University computational science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,834.
University of Michigan - Dearborn is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computational science. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from UM Dearborn. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computational science at University of Michigan - Dearborn make a median salary of 43,834.
Rowan University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computational science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from Rowan. Data shows that Rowan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,834.
Augustana College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computational science. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in computational science from Augustana. Augustana College computational science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,834.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to computational science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,757 |
| International Studies | 5,174 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,456 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,797 |
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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