Bachelor’s Degrees in General Computer & Information Sciences
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Computer and Information Sciences Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25,963 students earned their bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer and information sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,963 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,283 |
| Basic Certificate | 7,058 |
| Associate Degree | 5,561 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 825 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 776 |
| Graduate Certificate | 215 |
Earnings of Computer and Information Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for computer and information sciences majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences. About 79.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20,526 |
| Women | 5,437 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,188 |
| Black or African American | 1,961 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,967 |
| White | 11,805 |
| International Students | 3,070 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,972 |
Most Popular Computer and Information Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 618 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in computer and information sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 946 people received their bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences from U-M. About 24% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,570 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus awarded 739 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 26% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 668 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UW - Madison. About 21% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 651 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 564 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 538 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UT Dallas. Of these students, 21% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 534 people received their bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences from UMGC. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 438 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UT Austin. About 24% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 424 people received their bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences from NYU. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 415 people received their bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences from Northeastern. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Central Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 410 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UCF. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
Florida International University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 385 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at FIU. About 19% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Virginia Tech awarded 365 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 22% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 358 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UH. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 348 people received their bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 15% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Georgia State University awarded 317 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
George Mason University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The computer and information sciences program at George Mason University awarded 315 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The computer and information sciences program at University of Florida awarded 308 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 274 people received their bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences from Michigan State. Of these students, 18% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 251 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at University of Virginia. Of these students, 19% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer and information sciences that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 13,241 |
| Informatics | 1,407 |
| Other Computer Sciences | 1,304 |
| 38 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 31 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
ComputerScienceDegree.io provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© ComputerScienceDegree.io – All Rights Reserved.