Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science
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Education Levels of Computer Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 39,196 bachelor's degrees were awarded to computer science majors. This makes it the 1st most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 39,196 |
| Master’s Degree | 14,364 |
| Associate Degree | 4,092 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,252 |
| Basic Certificate | 390 |
| Graduate Certificate | 197 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 74 |
Earnings of Computer Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for computer science majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in computer science. About 79.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31,036 |
| Women | 8,160 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8,572 |
| Black or African American | 1,839 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,016 |
| White | 16,460 |
| International Students | 5,190 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,119 |
Most Popular Computer Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 701 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for computer science students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 822 people received their bachelor's degree in computer science from UC Irvine. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer science. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 810 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at UMCP. About 22% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer science. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 797 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at UC Berkeley. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. The computer science program at Oregon State University awarded 762 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer science. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 670 people received their bachelor's degree in computer science from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 18% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 633 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 19% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer science. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The computer science program at University of California - San Diego awarded 537 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 531 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at ASU - Tempe. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer science. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 528 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at UMN Twin Cities. About 19% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 488 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at Cornell. Of these students, 38% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 476 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at Purdue. Of these students, 21% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer science. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The computer science program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 475 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 16% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 459 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at WGU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer science. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 417 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at UW Seattle. About 29% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 416 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at UNC Chapel Hill. About 28% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. The computer science program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology awarded 393 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 37% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 360 bachelor's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at UC Davis. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. The computer science program at University of Illinois at Chicago awarded 358 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 18% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 352 people received their bachelor's degree in computer science from Columbia. Of these students, 37% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer science. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 345 people received their bachelor's degree in computer science from Duke. About 30% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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