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General Computer Science Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 4,293 students earned their Computer and Information Sciences degrees in KY.

In this state, General Computer Science is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 16 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Kentucky

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,449
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,449
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,449
Bachelor’s Degree 482
Associate Degree 333
Master’s Degree 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 80.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 15,200 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 2,052,290 nationwide.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Kentucky

Computer and Information Sciences grads earn an average of $78,310 in the state and $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Kentucky that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,653 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,203. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,995 a year. An average student at Cumberlands will pay a net price of $13,476.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, NKU grads earn an average salary of $38,625. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,625. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,540 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,299 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending Gateway will pay a net price of $5,671. 94% of students get financical aid.

#8

Berea College

Berea
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,747 a year. 88% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,137 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,617. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,850 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,645. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,723 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

General Computer Science Careers in KY

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $113,960
Database Administrators 14% $76,050
Computer Network Architects 12% $72,810
Computer Workers 11% $78,830
Computer Systems Analysts 10% $68,450
Computer Science Professors 8% $73,870
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 7% $60,540

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Information Technology 633
Other Computer Sciences 5

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