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General Computer Science in Virginia

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General Computer Science Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 2,478 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 1,473
Associate Degree 389
Master’s Degree 343
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 191
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 191
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 191
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

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: 16.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 45.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.9%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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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
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

416 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

333 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $64,712 after graduation. 95% of the teachers are full time.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,562. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,050 a year.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,487 a year. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

In their early career, Northern Virginia Community College grads earn an average salary of $38,623. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $46,321 after graduation.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,759 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,188 a year. This public school has an average net price of $5,935. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#10

Liberty University

Lynchburg
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

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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