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General Computer Science Schools in Virginia

In <nil>, 752 students earned their Computer Science degrees in VA.

A General Computer Science major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 388
Bachelor’s Degree 339
Master’s Degree 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.2%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 45.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Virginia

There are 130,300 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 Virginia

Computer Science grads earn an average of $105,270 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

In their early career, Northern Virginia Community College grads earn an average salary of $40,036. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
9,517 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,702 a year. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at William & Mary. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
4,584 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at CNU. A typical student attending CNU will pay a net price of $25,031. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,605.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,300 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Virginia State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,359. Graduates earn an average $33,848 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,652 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $65,529 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. This public school has an average net price of $18,581.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,558 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. A typical student attending John Tyler Community College will pay a net price of $5,910. 55% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,997 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,973 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
2,238 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $73,033 a year. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

General Computer Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 41% $108,580
Software Applications Developers 33% $109,740
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $126,060
Web Developers 16% $85,630
Systems Software Developers 15% $117,400
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $164,200
Computer Science Professors 12% $70,710
Computer Workers 12% $104,840
Computer Network Support Specialists 9% $66,070
Computer Programmers -6% $92,550

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