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Computer Science Schools in Tennessee

In <nil>, 941 students earned their CompSci degrees in TN.

A Computer Science major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 746
Master’s Degree 163
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 53.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.8%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 32,450 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $82,160, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,796 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. In their early career, Vanderbilt grads earn an average salary of $74,018.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
31,701 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 85% of the teachers are full time. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
9,840 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,421 a year. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
21,622 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,023. 69% of the teachers are full time.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
21,568 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $12,553.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,457 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
8,077 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Tennessee State University.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,609 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#9

Rhodes College

Memphis
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,073 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 98% of students get financical aid. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,794 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Computer Science Careers in TN

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 53% $88,910
Information Security Analysts 38% $79,770
Systems Software Developers 35% $92,210
Web Developers 27% $58,060
Computer and Information Systems Managers 27% $110,200
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $105,800
Computer Network Support Specialists 21% $55,540
Computer Workers 21% $72,100
Computer Programmers 10% $77,490
Computer Science Professors 10% $74,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Computer Information Systems 754
Computer Software Applications 89
Computer Systems Analysis 75
Information Technology 37
Information Science 11
Other Computer Sciences 7
Computer Systems Networking 2

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