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General Computer Science Schools in Virginia

Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 107,750 people employed in jobs related to a Computer and Information Sciences degree, compared to 2,602,600 nationwide.

General Computer Science Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Computer and Information Sciences grads earn an average of $139,764. Nationwide, they make an average of $132,935.

General Computer Science Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer Computer and Information Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,471 a year. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,218 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,703 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,934 after earning their degree at this institution. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,017 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,136 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,985 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#10

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Computer Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers Computer and Information Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Web and Digital Interface Designers 13% $88,198
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $175,079
Computer and Information Research Scientists 8% $61,002
Computer Systems Analysts 8% $71,253
Penetration Testers 7% $93,800
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists 6% $117,478
Blockchain Engineers 5% $123,667
Database Architects 4% $148,480
Data Warehousing Specialists 4% $117,424
Health Informatics Specialists 3% $156,714
Database Administrators 3% $79,696
Video Game Designers 3% $62,617

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Computer and Information Sciences.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Computer Science 79,857
Computer & IS Security 38,088
General Information Science 22,425
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 13,753
General Computer Engineering 13,508
General Computer Programming 11,341
Information Systems 3,034
Human Computer Interaction 2,298

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