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Graduate Certificates in General Computer & Information Sciences

215 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in computer and information sciences is offered at 52 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 17.7% of computer and information sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Computer and Information Sciences Majors

In 2020-2021, 215 graduate certificates were awarded to computer and information sciences majors. This makes it the 5th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

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 Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for computer and information sciences majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for computer and information sciences majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. About 67.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 146
Women 69
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The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 29
Black or African American 19
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 98
International Students 38
Other Races/Ethnicities 16
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There are 52 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
46 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for computer and information sciences students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information sciences from UW - Madison. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.

29 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New Jersey Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,342 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information sciences from NJIT. About 34% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
28 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Walden University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information sciences from Walden University. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#4

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
24 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Florida Atlantic University. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at FAU. About 42% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

18 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Dallas is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. 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. The computer and information sciences program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 18 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
16 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information sciences from Harvard. About 38% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
11 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Park University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,413 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,435 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Park University. About 36% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Valley State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,904 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information sciences from GVSU. About 11% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
6 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Regis University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,063 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Regis University awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

#10

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montclair State University. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Montclair State. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

Texas State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Texas State University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#10

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UT Arlington.

2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Nebraska at Omaha. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UNOMAHA.

#15

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Alabama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information sciences from UNA.

1 Yearly Graduations

Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at A-State.

#15

Mills College

Oakland, California
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Mills College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,833 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Mills. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#15

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
1 Yearly Graduations

University of New Haven is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. The computer and information sciences program at University of New Haven awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
1 Yearly Graduations

University of Kansas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at KU.

1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Kent State University at Kent. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Kent State University at Kent awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer and information sciences that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Information Technology 409
Informatics 58
Artificial Intelligence 49
Other Computer Sciences 41

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.

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