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General Computer Science Schools in Utah

1,100 Computer and Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 21 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Utah

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 537
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 537
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 537
Associate Degree 254
Bachelor’s Degree 174
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 74
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 74
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 72.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Utah

There are 22,290 people in the state and 2,052,290 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $94,230, compared to a typical salary of $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Utah that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
170 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. 23% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,197.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,257. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. In their early career, UVU grads earn an average salary of $39,359.

#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,562 after graduation. 39% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,702 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. In their early career, WSU grads earn an average salary of $41,013. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU.

General Computer Science Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Computer and Information Systems Managers 44% $119,410
Computer and Information Research Scientists 40% $95,720
Database Administrators 38% $95,600
Computer Network Architects 37% $104,380
Computer Science Professors 35% $97,450
Computer Systems Analysts 35% $78,040
Computer Workers 34% $73,370
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 33% $77,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Information Technology 1,353
Other Computer Sciences 24

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