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Computer Science Schools in District of Columbia

In <nil>, 334 students earned their CompSci degrees in DC.

In terms of popularity, Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 8 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in District of Columbia

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 230
Master’s Degree 82
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 19.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 29.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.4%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in District of Columbia

There are 32,390 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $115,610, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,457 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. 53% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
20,935 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,570. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,439 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid.

#3

Howard University

Washington
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
12,065 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

American University

Washington
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,852 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
3,476 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,730 after graduation. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,059 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $33,452. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 52% of the teachers are full time.

Computer Science Careers in DC

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 35% $117,850
Software Applications Developers 34% $113,750
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $126,280
Systems Software Developers 18% $115,500
Computer Network Support Specialists 16% $84,130
Web Developers 12% $86,580
Computer Workers 8% $118,800
Computer and Information Systems Managers 7% $162,010
Computer Science Professors 6% $105,970
Computer Programmers -3% $106,150

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Information Technology 434
Information Science 180
Computer Information Systems 137
Computer Software Applications 106
Data Processing 2
Other Computer Sciences 1

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