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Computer Science at University of Puget Sound

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, consider the program at University of Puget Sound. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Puget Sound is in Tacoma, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 computer science degrees were granted at University of Puget Sound.

Studying Online at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Computer Science Rankings at University of Puget Sound

Rankings can help you compare University of Puget Sound’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#20 of 22
Best Value	Washington	#22 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#111 of 142
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#137 of 141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#447 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#616 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Puget Sound

Those who finish University of Puget Sound’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$57,730
2 years	$41,565
3 years	$84,211
4 years	$91,488
5 years	$101,929

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from University of Puget Sound report median earnings of $91,488, compared with $61,512 for all University of Puget Sound graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from University of Puget Sound stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Science graduates at University of Puget Sound, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at University of Puget Sound are 20% women (3) and 80% men (12).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Puget Sound

Among the 15 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Puget Sound, 20% were women (3) and 80% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Asian	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Puget Sound

The Computer Science program at University of Puget Sound includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	15

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at University of Puget Sound pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.