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General Computer Science Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 103 students earned their Computer Science degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 16 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Kentucky

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 64
Master’s Degree 39

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 40.8%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Kentucky

There are 18,290 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a computer science grad in the state is $80,390, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,819.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. In their early career, Murray State grads earn an average salary of $33,889.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,522. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#4

Centre College

Danville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,333 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,830 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Graduates earn an average $38,625 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

General Computer Science Careers in KY

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 34% $80,760
Systems Software Developers 22% $80,100
Web Developers 18% $68,000
Computer Network Support Specialists 18% $55,820
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $113,960
Computer Workers 11% $78,830
Computer Science Professors 8% $73,870
Computer Programmers -9% $71,410

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