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General Computer Science Schools in District of Columbia

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

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in District of Columbia

Computer Science 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 computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science 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 General 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 computer science jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a computer science 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 computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $66,229 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,272.

#2

Georgetown University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,439 a year.

#3

Howard University

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

An average student at Howard will pay a net price of $45,837. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

#4

American University

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

54% of the teachers are full time. An average student at The American University will pay a net price of $28,037. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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

Graduates earn an average $33,730 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,276. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $59,595 after graduation. 52% of the teachers are full time.

General Computer Science Careers in DC

Some of the careers computer science 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

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