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General Computer Science in Virginia

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General Computer Science Schools in Virginia

In <nil>, 2,625 students earned their Computer and Information Sciences degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,510
Associate Degree 419
Master’s Degree 323
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 281
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 33
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 43.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.2%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Virginia

92,820 people in the state and 2,052,290 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Virginia

In this state, computer and information sciences grads earn an average of $102,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,610.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
488 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,279 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,701 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,927.

416 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,581. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

333 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,005 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,507. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,948.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,354 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
28,594 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students get financical aid.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,036 a year.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,956 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,252 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

#10

Liberty University

Lynchburg
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,216 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

General Computer Science Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $126,060
Database Administrators 15% $96,090
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $164,200
Computer Systems Analysts 13% $98,290
Computer Science Professors 12% $70,710
Computer Workers 12% $104,840
Computer Network Architects 11% $121,390
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 11% $89,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Information Technology 1,411
Informatics 33
Other Computer Sciences 8

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