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Computer Science at Whitworth University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, take a look at what Whitworth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Whitworth University is located in Spokane, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 28 computer science graduations were recorded at Whitworth University.

Online & Distance Learning at Whitworth University

Many students take online classes at Whitworth University. Among 2,314 students, 43 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 92 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Whitworth University

Rankings can help you compare Whitworth University’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#16 of 22
Best Value	Washington	#17 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#74 of 142
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#120 of 141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#328 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#510 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Whitworth University

Graduates of Whitworth University’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$48,327
2 years	$64,493
3 years	$85,959
4 years	$95,883
5 years	$109,771

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from Whitworth University earn a median of $95,883, compared with $56,456 for all Whitworth University graduates — about 70% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from Whitworth University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Whitworth University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Whitworth University are 29% women (8) and 71% men (20).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Whitworth University

Of the 28 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Whitworth University, 29% were women (8) and 71% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 18% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Whitworth University, 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 Whitworth University

This Computer Science program at Whitworth University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	28

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at Whitworth University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer Science graduates, 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.