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General Computer Science Schools in Nevada

141 Computer and Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 77
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 40
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 40
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 40
Associate Degree 13
Master’s Degree 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.9%
  • White: 49.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 9,080 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 Nevada

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $84,330, compared to a typical salary of $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Nevada that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Western Nevada College

Carson City
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,495 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $9,764. 88% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. 74% of students get financical aid.

General Computer Science Careers in NV

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

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 33% $107,770
Computer and Information Systems Managers 32% $123,390
Computer Workers 25% $71,210
Database Administrators 25% $87,180
Computer Science Professors 21% $65,060
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 21% $81,350
Computer Systems Analysts 20% $79,910
Computer Network Architects 17% $104,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Information Technology 11

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