Master’s Degrees in Computational Science
Education Levels of Computational Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,477 people earned their master's degree in computational science. This earns it the #118 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in computational science is $114,782. 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 $103,861 and the high is $124,235.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in computational science. About 65.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 962 |
| Women | 515 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computational science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 126 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 324 |
| International Students | 918 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 51 |
Most Popular Computational Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 49 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computational science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computational science. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in computational science from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 24% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,782.
Georgetown University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computational science. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in computational science from Georgetown. About 52% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Georgetown University computational science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $114,782.
The 4th most popular school in the country for computational science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in computational science from Carnegie Mellon. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Data shows that Carnegie Mellon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,782.
The 5th most popular school in the country for computational science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in computational science from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 24% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus computational science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $114,782.
University of Notre Dame is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computational science. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in computational science from Notre Dame. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in computational science at University of Notre Dame make a median salary of 114,782.
University of Central Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computational science. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in computational science from UCF. Of these students, 52% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,782.
University of Rochester comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computational science. 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, 34 people received their master's degree in computational science from University of Rochester. Of these students, 41% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Rochester computational science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $114,782.
University of Michigan - Dearborn comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 33 people received their master's degree in computational science from UM Dearborn. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. University of Michigan - Dearborn computational science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $114,782.
Vanderbilt University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computational science. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in computational science from Vanderbilt. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in computational science at Vanderbilt University make a median salary of 114,782.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computational science. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in computational science from The Graduate Center. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. The Graduate Center, CUNY computational science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $114,782.
The 13th most popular school in the country for computational science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in computational science from UT Austin. Of these students, 40% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,782.
The 15th most popular school in the country for computational science majors who are seeking their master'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, 14 people received their master's degree in computational science from Tufts. About 51% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Tufts University computational science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $114,782.
The 17th most popular school in the country for computational science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in computational science from UTEP. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UTEP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,782.
University of Pennsylvania is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computational science. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in computational science from UPenn. Data shows that UPenn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,782.
Chapman University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computational science. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in computational science from Chapman. About 36% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Chapman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,782.
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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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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