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General Computer Science Schools in Virginia

710 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 345
Bachelor’s Degree 338
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 17
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 17
Master’s Degree 10

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: 17.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 45.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • 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
52,873 Total Students

A typical student attending Northern Virginia Community College will pay a net price of $9,452. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,818 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,822 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Virginia State. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,021 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,698 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,025. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,864 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, PVCC grads earn an average salary of $30,519. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,913.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $26,175. In their early career, Washington and Lee grads earn an average salary of $66,267.

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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