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#1 #1 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, Finance, and General. In fact, Georgetown University grants 268 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,410–1,540 Est. Net Price * $37,967 Median Starting Salary $65,171
#2 #2 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 333 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $11,577 Median Starting Salary $62,111
#3 #3 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. El Camino Community College District Torrance, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,496 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#4 #4 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,328 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#5 #5 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Eastern Maine Community College Bangor, ME Annually, Eastern Maine Community College grants about 38 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,972 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#6 #6 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA At Long Beach City College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,215 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#7 #7 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester McAlester, OK Each year, Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester grants around 123 degrees to students majoring in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,698 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#8 #8 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Stark State College North Canton, OH At Stark State College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stark State College awards 159 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,740 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#9 #9 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Alvin Community College Alvin, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,121 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#10 #10 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA At Santa Barbara City College, only one major is offered: Child Care Provider/Assistant. Usually, 3 students are awarded a degree in Child Care Provider/Assistant annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,883 Median Starting Salary $66,389
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	100	13%	1	1,410 – 1,540	$37,967	$65,171
University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 333 degrees to...view more	82	57%	3	1,040 – 1,270	$11,577	$62,111
El Camino Community College District Torrance, CA	N/A	--	32	--	$7,496	$66,389
Glendale Community College Glendale, CA	N/A	--	9	--	$9,328	$66,389
Eastern Maine Community College Bangor, ME Annually, Eastern Maine Community College grants about 38 degrees to those...view more	N/A	66%	3	--	$9,972	$66,389
Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA At Long Beach City College, only one...view more	N/A	--	5	--	$6,215	$66,389
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester McAlester, OK Each year, Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester grants around 123 degrees to...view more	N/A	--	3	--	$8,698	$66,389
Stark State College North Canton, OH At Stark State College, the three most popular college majors students study...view more	N/A	--	1	--	$6,740	$66,389
Alvin Community College Alvin, TX	N/A	--	1	--	$5,121	$66,389
Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA At Santa Barbara City College, only...view more	N/A	--	1	--	$12,883	$66,389

About Computer Science

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

Students majoring in Computer Science can earn up to a Doctors degree research scholarship. On average, 15% percent of women and 85% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Computer Science is most common in California. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Computer Science is $62,633.

Popularity of Computer Science Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Computer Science degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Majoring in Computer Science, your education is applicable to different careers. Computer Science majors go on to find jobs including Software Developers and Computer Occupations, All Other which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Computer Science majors include Computer and Information Systems Managers, Database Architects and Software Developers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Computer Science majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$169,510	6,190	73,576	84,915	15%
Database Architects Data Warehousing Specialists	$134,700	531	7,552	8,307	10%
Software Developers	$132,270	9,541	111,615	140,343	26%
Information Security Analysts	$120,360	2,704	27,192	35,774	32%
Data Scientists Business Intelligence Analysts Clinical Data Managers	$108,020	1,132	10,809	14,604	35%
Computer Occupations, All Other Web Administrators Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians Document Management Specialists Penetration Testers Information Security Engineers Digital Forensics Analysts Blockchain Engineers Computer Systems Engineers/Architects Information Technology Project Managers	$104,920	7,035	94,374	103,551	10%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$101,800	2,345	26,907	32,374	20%
Computer Programmers	$99,700	877	19,309	17,134	-11%
Web and Digital Interface Designers Video Game Designers	$98,540	1,412	15,562	17,925	15%
Web Developers	$84,960	1,228	14,622	17,094	17%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Computer Science majors.

#1 Software Developers
#2 Computer Occupations, All Other
#3 Computer and Information Systems Managers
#4 Computer Network Support Specialists
#5 Information Security Analysts
#6 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
#7 Web and Digital Interface Designers
#8 Web Developers
#9 Data Scientists
#10 Computer Programmers
#11 Database Architects

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

9 (15%)

Male Students

50 (84%)

Hispanic or Latino (20, 34%)

White (17, 29%)

Asian (12, 20%)

U.S. Nonresident (6, 10%)

Black or African American (3, 5%)

Two or more races (1, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S.

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1,410–1,540

$37,967

$65,171

#2 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S.

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$11,577

$62,111

#3 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S.

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$7,496

$66,389

#4 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S.

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$9,328

$66,389

#5 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S.

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#6 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S.

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#10 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S.

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$12,883

$66,389

About Computer Science

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Top Paying Careers

Most In-Demand Careers

Student Demographics

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