General Computer Science Basic Certificates
There are 882 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in General Computer Science. This degree is more popular with male students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.8% of General Computer Science graduates were international students.
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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 | 29,039 |
| Master’s Degree | 28,553 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 878 |
Earnings of General Computer Science Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in General Computer Science of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Computer Science students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in General Computer Science. About 75.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,638 |
| Women | 2,129 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Computer Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,229 | 59.6% |
| Asian | 636 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,322 | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 886 | 10.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 345 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 140 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 159 | 1.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Computer Science Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 1,032 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 4,259 basic certificates 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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,744 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,456 people received their basic certificate 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,446 basic certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 1,403 basic certificates 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,252 basic certificates 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.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,200 basic certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,079 basic certificates 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 the People comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,077 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,075 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,034 people received their basic certificate 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.
New York University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,018 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 994 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 931 people received their basic certificate 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 Florida is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 928 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 824 basic certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 794 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 777 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 720 basic certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 688 basic certificates 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Computer Science that also offer basic certificates.
| 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
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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