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Computer Science Schools in Virginia

752 CompSci students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Computer Science is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 9 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Virginia

CompSci 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 compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci 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 Computer Science Grads in Virginia

There are 130,300 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 Virginia

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $105,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Northern Virginia Community College will pay a net price of $9,884.

#2

William & Mary

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,650.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $25,031. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. 77% of students get financical aid.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Virginia State grads earn an average salary of $33,848.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $21,325.

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

In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $58,412. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,558 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,460 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,997 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 63% of students get financical aid. In their early career, PVCC grads earn an average salary of $31,973.

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

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,417. 63% of students get financical aid.

Computer Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers compsci 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Computer Information Systems 3,727
Information Technology 1,707
Information Science 532
Computer Software Applications 354
Other Computer Sciences 202
Computer Programming 137
Computer Systems Networking 36
Computer Systems Analysis 4

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