2,653 colleges are offering Computer and Information Sciences program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 1,464 schools have the Computer and Information Sciences program and 664 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 259,287 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 52,740 students earned undergraduate certificate, 35,290 students earned associate's, 113,297 students earned bachelor's, and 54,591 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Computer and Information Sciences Program is $67,772
Colleges Offering Computer and Information Sciences and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Computer and Information Sciences program is $9,888 for state residents and $29,809 for out-of-state students. For graduate Computer and Information Sciences programs, the average tuition is $11,382 for state residents and $22,751 for out-of-state students. For certificate and vocational porgrams in the Computer and Information Sciences programs, the average tuition is $12,173.
The following table summarizes the Computer and Information Sciences schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 1,273 | 35,290 | 27,421 | 7,869 |
| Bachelor | 1,464 | 113,297 | 87,154 | 26,143 |
| Master | 664 | 51,788 | 34,195 | 17,593 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 212 | 2,739 | 2,029 | 710 |
| Doctoral (Professional Practice) | 2 | 64 | 55 | 9 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 838 | 9,253 | 7,116 | 2,137 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 75 | 798 | 594 | 204 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 129 | 4,454 | 3,637 | 817 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 970 | 38,235 | 28,428 | 9,807 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 291 | 3,369 | 2,133 | 1,236 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 51 | 205 | 139 | 66 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Computer and Information Sciences Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Computer and Information Sciences is $67,772. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Computer and Information Sciences Master's degree is $94,489.
The average loan debt of the completers in Computer and Information Sciences programs is $25,183
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $252. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Computer and Information Sciences program, the graduates from Carnegie Mellon University have the highest earning of $201,541 (Bachelor's degree). Students from Brown University and Yale University follow it with average earning $184,762 and $168,803 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | $201,541 | $16,795 | $21,456 | $214 |
| Brown University | $68,230 | $184,762 | $15,397 | $13,250 | $132 |
| Yale University | $64,700 | $168,803 | $14,067 | $17,500 | $175 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $66,104 | $167,520 | $13,960 | $15,000 | $150 |
| Stanford University | $62,484 | $165,375 | $13,781 | $12,647 | $126 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Computer and Information Sciences Sub Major Programs
In Computer and Information Sciences area, the graduates who completing Computer Science program have the highest salary of $81,998 and Computer and Information Sciences, General program have the second highest salary of $67,118 in average.
Associate's Computer Systems Analysis program shows the highest earning ($48,804) and Computer Programming program follows with $43,129 average salary.
Computer Science Master's program has $123,507 average salary and Computer Programming program completers earn $96,827 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Computer and Information Sciences area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $20,838 | $1,737 | $12,533 | $125 |
| Associate | $36,289 | $3,024 | $18,390 | $184 |
| Bachelor's | $67,118 | $5,593 | $24,295 | $243 |
| Master's | $92,274 | $7,689 | $42,000 | $472 |
| Doctoral | $109,147 | $9,096 | $106,521 | $1,198 |
| Post-MS | $68,311 | $5,693 | - | - |
| Computer Programming Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $45,283 | $3,774 | $9,025 | $90 |
| Associate | $43,129 | $3,594 | $15,979 | $160 |
| Bachelor's | $59,447 | $4,954 | $28,874 | $289 |
| Master's | $96,827 | $8,069 | - | - |
| Data Processing Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $28,820 | $2,402 | $9,623 | $96 |
| Associate | $33,290 | $2,774 | $22,418 | $224 |
| Bachelor's | $43,359 | $3,613 | $16,000 | $160 |
| Information Science/Studies Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $30,313 | $2,526 | $12,878 | $129 |
| Associate | $40,793 | $3,399 | $17,629 | $176 |
| Bachelor's | $64,307 | $5,359 | $25,688 | $257 |
| Master's | $85,752 | $7,146 | $45,403 | $511 |
| Doctoral | $129,964 | $10,830 | - | - |
| Post-MS | $57,979 | $4,832 | $37,878 | $426 |
| Computer Systems Analysis Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $24,272 | $2,023 | - | - |
| Associate | $48,804 | $4,067 | $22,338 | $224 |
| Bachelor's | $65,589 | $5,466 | $33,475 | $335 |
| Master's | $94,343 | $7,862 | $28,347 | $319 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $27,001 | $2,250 | $8,690 | $87 |
| Computer Science Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $11,691 | $974 | $21,500 | $215 |
| Associate | $38,436 | $3,203 | $16,682 | $167 |
| Bachelor's | $81,998 | $6,833 | $22,254 | $222 |
| Master's | $123,507 | $10,292 | $36,079 | $406 |
| Doctoral | $90,719 | $7,560 | $74,683 | $840 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $37,868 | $3,156 | $13,596 | $136 |
| Associate | $28,304 | $2,359 | $21,069 | $211 |
| Bachelor's | $43,983 | $3,665 | $31,030 | $310 |
| Master's | $85,388 | $7,116 | $47,967 | $539 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $35,181 | $2,932 | $10,820 | $108 |
| Associate | $38,462 | $3,205 | $18,369 | $184 |
| Bachelor's | $56,144 | $4,679 | $28,578 | $286 |
| Master's | $95,269 | $7,939 | - | - |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $28,514 | $2,376 | $12,633 | $126 |
| Associate | $36,624 | $3,052 | $20,257 | $203 |
| Bachelor's | $59,814 | $4,985 | $29,757 | $297 |
| Master's | $96,595 | $8,050 | $48,151 | $541 |
| Doctoral | $119,533 | $9,961 | $103,595 | $1,165 |
| Post-MS | $76,876 | $6,406 | $38,745 | $436 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
