General Computer Science Undergraduate Certificates
There are 882 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in General Computer Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 28.2% of General Computer Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 67,926 students 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 (this page) | 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 Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Computer Science students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity (All Award Levels)
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. About 74.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50,309 |
| Women | 17,617 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Computer Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,656 | 33.4% |
| Asian | 9,688 | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,042 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,499 | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 151 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2,013 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 2,657 | 3.9% |
| International Students | 19,142 | 28.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 28.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Computer Science Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,032 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Computer Science students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,259 people received their undergraduate 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.
Northeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,744 undergraduate 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 Dallas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,456 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,446 undergraduate 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.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,403 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,252 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,200 undergraduate 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 North Texas is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,079 people received their undergraduate 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 the People is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,077 undergraduate 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 Arlington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,075 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,034 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. This school awarded 1,018 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 994 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 931 undergraduate 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 Florida is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 928 people received their undergraduate 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.
George Mason University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 824 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 794 people received their undergraduate 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.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General Computer Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 777 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 720 undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 688 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Computer Science here go on to 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 undergraduate 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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