Computer and Information Sciences, General

Select Type of Degree:

Select State:

About Computer and Information Sciences, General

A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.

Of the 25,551 Computer and Information Sciences, General degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 79% percent and women make up 21% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Texas has more students graduating with a degree in Computer and Information Sciences, General than any other state? In fact, Texas awarded 3,343 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Sciences, General is $53,000.

Popularity of Computer and Information Sciences, General Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Computer and Information Sciences, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
Created with Raphaël 2.1.0
Created with Raphaël 2.1.0HIAKFLSCGAALNCTNRICTMAMENHVTNYNJPADEMDWVKYOHMIWYMTIDWATXCAAZNVUTCONMORNDSDNEIAMSINILMNWIMOAROKKSLAVA
Created with Raphaël 2.1.0Simplemaps.comBuilt with SimpleMaps
Less Popular
More Popular

Careers

The highest paying careers for Computer and Information Sciences, General majors include Computer and Information Research Scientists, Database Architects and Computer Network Architects. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Computer and Information Sciences, General can prepare you for are Computer Systems Analysts, Computer Occupations, All Other and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Computer and Information Sciences, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
25,551
Female Students
5,375 (21%)
Male Students
20,176 (78%)
White (11,004, 43%)
Asian (4,505, 18%)
Hispanic or Latino (3,240, 13%)
U.S. Nonresident (2,857, 11%)
Black or African American (1,910, 7%)
Two or more races (990, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (964, 4%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (44, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (37, <1%)

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.

College Raptor Loading Screen College Raptor Loading Screen