Graduate Certificates in Computer Science
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Education Levels of CompSci Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 197 students earned their graduate certificate in compsci. This makes it the 5th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in compsci 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 CompSci Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for compsci majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for compsci majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in compsci. About 74.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 146 |
| Women | 51 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of compsci 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 |
Most Popular CompSci Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 37 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in compsci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Seattle University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for compsci majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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. The compsci program at Seattle University awarded 70 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Kennesaw State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in compsci. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 graduate certificates were handed out to compsci majors at KSU Georgia. About 18% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in compsci. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their graduate certificate in compsci from Columbia. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Drexel University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 graduate certificates were handed out to compsci majors at Drexel. About 16% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stevens Institute of Technology. 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. The compsci program at Stevens Institute of Technology awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in compsci. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to compsci majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in compsci. 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 compsci program at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 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 compsci program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 7th most popular school in the country for compsci 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 compsci program at North Carolina State University awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for compsci 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to compsci majors at UofM. About 20% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Idaho is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in compsci. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to compsci majors at U of I.
Tufts University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in compsci. 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 compsci from Tufts.
Belhaven University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in compsci. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in compsci from Belhaven. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in compsci. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to compsci majors at Missouri State.
California State University - Sacramento is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in compsci. 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 compsci from Sac State.
Indiana University - Northwest comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in compsci. 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 compsci program at Indiana University - Northwest awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of New Orleans comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in compsci. 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 compsci program at University of New Orleans awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 15th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Wake Forest University. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in compsci from Wake Forest University.
CompSci Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 197 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to compsci that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 1,452 |
| Computer Information Systems | 772 |
| Computer Software Applications | 483 |
| Information Science | 344 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 187 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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