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Graduate Certificates in Computer Science

197 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in computer science is offered at 37 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 24% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 29.4% of computer science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 197 earned their graduate certificate in computer science. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

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 Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for computer science majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for computer science majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in computer science. About 74.1% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 146
Women 51
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The racial-ethnic distribution of computer science graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 29
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 83
International Students 58
Other Races/Ethnicities 15
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There are 37 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in computer science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
70 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for computer science students seekinga graduate certificate is Seattle University. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their graduate certificate in computer science from Seattle U. Of these students, 33% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
28 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Kennesaw State University. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,238 per year. The computer science program at Kennesaw State University awarded 28 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

24 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 graduate certificates were handed out to computer science majors at Columbia. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Drexel University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer science. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their graduate certificate in computer science from Drexel. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.

#5

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
12 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer science. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 graduate certificates were handed out to computer science majors at Stevens. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

8 Yearly Graduations
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,452 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in computer science from Missouri University of Science and Technology.

#7

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,833 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,390 per year. The computer science program at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Women

Worcester Polytechnic Institute comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer science. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. The computer science program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. The computer science program at North Carolina State University awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Memphis. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in computer science from UofM. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#11

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
4 Yearly Graduations

University of Idaho comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. The computer science program at University of Idaho awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
3 Yearly Graduations

Tufts University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in computer science from Tufts.

#12

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Belhaven University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer science. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,530 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to computer science majors at Belhaven. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Missouri State University - Springfield is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The computer science program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

California State University - Sacramento

Sacramento, California
1 Yearly Graduations

California State University - Sacramento is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in computer science from Sac State.

1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Indiana University - Northwest is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,613 per year. The computer science program at Indiana University - Northwest awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of New Orleans. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. The computer science program at University of New Orleans awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
1 Yearly Graduations

Wake Forest University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. The computer science program at Wake Forest University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

References

*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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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