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General Computer Science Bachelor’s Degrees

There are 882 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Computer Science.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 67,926 people earned theirGeneral Computer Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Computer Science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 1,132
Associate’s Degree 6,410
Bachelor’s Degree (this page) 29,039
Master’s Degree 28,553
Doctor’s Degree 878

Earnings of General Computer Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in General Computer Science of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $69,148
4 years $77,570
5 years $88,131

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.

There are 1,032 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Computer Science. Learn more about the most popular below:

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,259 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Northeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,744 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,456 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,446 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,403 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,252 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,200 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of North Texas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,079 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

University of the People

Pasadena, CA

University of the People comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,077 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,075 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Jefferson Community and Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,034 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

New York University

New York, NY

New York University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,018 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 994 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 931 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#15

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 928 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 824 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 794 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Florida International University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 777 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 720 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science. This school awarded 688 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to General Computer Science that also offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Information Technology 42,322
Informatics 3,067
Computer and Information Sciences, Other 2,635
Artificial Intelligence 1,653
Human-Centered Technology Design 778

References

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