Master’s Degrees in General Computer & Information Sciences
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Education Levels of Computer and Information Sciences Majors
In 2020-2021, 11,283 master's degrees were awarded to computer and information sciences majors. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for computer and information sciences students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in computer and information sciences. About 70.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,956 |
| Women | 3,327 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,115 |
| Black or African American | 338 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 330 |
| White | 2,429 |
| International Students | 6,691 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 380 |
Most Popular Computer and Information Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 205 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computer and information sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,076 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from Georgia Tech. About 20% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 503 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from UT Dallas. Of these students, 28% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 491 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from NYU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 489 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 426 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UT Arlington. Of these students, 30% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. 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 369 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 336 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from UF. About 25% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 310 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at University at Buffalo. Of these students, 29% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northeastern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. 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, 294 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from Northeastern. Of these students, 26% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 278 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from UPenn. Of these students, 35% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 270 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 22% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 253 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 212 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Syracuse. About 26% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UC. Of these students, 33% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. 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. The computer and information sciences program at New Jersey Institute of Technology awarded 166 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New England College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,568 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 165 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from NEC. About 18% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. 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. The computer and information sciences program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 152 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 141 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from UW Seattle. About 22% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rice University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,279 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from Rice. Of these students, 27% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University Global. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Purdue University Global awarded 118 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer and information sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 5,927 |
| Informatics | 1,019 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 397 |
| Other Computer Sciences | 314 |
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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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