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Computer Science Schools in Kentucky

In <nil>, 186 students earned their CompSci degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Computer Science is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 5 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Kentucky

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 121
Bachelor’s Degree 65

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 24.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 66.1%
  • Other Races: 0.5%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Kentucky

There are 18,290 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a compsci 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 compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
10,238 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,445. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Campbellsville University.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,414 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $11,691.

#4

Centre College

Danville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,320 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. In their early career, Centre College of Kentucky grads earn an average salary of $45,904.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,979 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

Computer Science Careers in KY

Some of the careers compsci 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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Information Technology 2,193
Computer Information Systems 1,480
Information Science 106
Computer Software Applications 44

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