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General Computer Science Schools in West Virginia

88 students earned Computer and Information Sciences degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 76
Master’s Degree 11
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 73.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in West Virginia

There are 6,600 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 West Virginia

In this state, computer and information sciences grads earn an average of $74,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,610.

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There are 6 colleges in West Virginia that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Marshall University

Huntington
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. In their early career, Marshall University grads earn an average salary of $33,780. 96% of students get financical aid.

#2

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $36,546 after graduation.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,102 a year. The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,645 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. 72% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,095.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
1,008 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,032 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Salem will pay a net price of $21,492.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,243 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,543 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $10,961.

General Computer Science Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Database Administrators 10% $66,290
Computer Science Professors 9% $51,680
Computer and Information Systems Managers 9% $118,900
Computer Network Architects 7% $89,190
Computer Systems Analysts 6% $72,680
Computer Workers 4% $83,160
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $64,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Information Technology 315

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