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#1 #1 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL At Florida Polytechnic University, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Florida Polytechnic University grants 91 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $11,923 Median Starting Salary $60,241
#2 #2 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI At Davenport University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting. In fact, Davenport University awards 197 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $19,799 Median Starting Salary $63,487
#3 #3 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Central Penn College Summerdale, PA At Central Penn College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 660–910 Est. Net Price * $18,681 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#4 #4 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Endicott College Beverly, MA Annually, Endicott College grants around 102 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Est. Net Price * $39,988 Median Starting Salary $75,744
#5 #5 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 441 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 144 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,572 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#6 #6 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Creighton University Omaha, NE At Creighton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Est. Net Price * $33,364 Median Starting Salary $71,305
#7 #7 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ Each year, the University of Advancing Technology grants about 22 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $21,148 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#8 #8 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas Grantham grants about 153 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,186 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#9 #9 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Every year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla grants around 63 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,909 Median Starting Salary $60,716
#10 #10 Best College for Computer Science in the U.S. The University of Findlay Findlay, OH At The University of Findlay, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Pre-Veterinary Studies, and Pre-Physical Therapy Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,215 Median Starting Salary $68,894
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL At Florida Polytechnic University, the most popular majors students pursue...view more	100	56%	21	1,180 – 1,370	$11,923	$60,241
Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI At Davenport University, the most popular majors students study are Business...view more	89	97%	12	--	$19,799	$63,487
Central Penn College Summerdale, PA At Central Penn College, the three most popular college majors students study...view more	87	26%	9	660 – 910	$18,681	$66,389
Endicott College Beverly, MA Annually, Endicott College grants around 102 degrees to students majoring in...view more	83	73%	4	1,170 – 1,340	$39,988	$75,744
Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 441 degrees to students...view more	83	--	144	--	$11,572	$66,389
Creighton University Omaha, NE At Creighton University, the three most popular college majors students study...view more	81	72%	2	1,190 – 1,380	$33,364	$71,305
University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ Each year, the University of Advancing Technology grants about 22 degrees to...view more	75	95%	6	950 – 1,180	$21,148	$66,389
University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas Grantham grants about 153 degrees to...view more	71	--	34	--	$9,186	$66,389
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Every year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla grants around...view more	68	47%	7	--	$7,909	$60,716
The University of Findlay Findlay, OH At The University of Findlay, the most popular majors students study are...view more	65	86%	2	1,010 – 1,240	$26,215	$68,894

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, 19% percent of women and 81% 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 Computer Occupations, All Other and Computer and Information Systems Managers 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 Information Security Analysts.

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	3,705	44,034	50,820	15%
Database Architects Data Warehousing Specialists	$134,700	301	4,288	4,716	10%
Information Security Analysts	$120,360	1,747	17,565	23,108	32%
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	4,656	62,466	68,540	10%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$101,800	1,434	16,465	19,811	20%
Computer Programmers	$99,700	509	11,202	9,940	-11%
Web and Digital Interface Designers Video Game Designers	$98,540	1,027	11,318	13,036	15%
Web Developers	$84,960	680	8,101	9,470	17%
Computer Network Support Specialists	$71,530	2,088	27,930	29,892	7%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

4,457

Female Students

840 (18%)

Male Students

3,617 (81%)

White (1,600, 36%)

Asian (938, 21%)

Hispanic or Latino (928, 21%)

Black or African American (314, 7%)

U.S. Nonresident (311, 7%)

Two or more races (196, 4%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (149, 3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (13, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (8, <1%)

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Computer Science

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

56%

21

1,180–1,370

$11,923

$60,241

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

97%

12

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$19,799

$63,487

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

26%

9

660–910

$18,681

$66,389

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

73%

4

1,170–1,340

$39,988

$75,744

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

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144

--

$11,572

$66,389

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

72%

2

1,190–1,380

$33,364

$71,305

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

95%

6

950–1,180

$21,148

$66,389

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

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34

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$9,186

$66,389

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

47%

7

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$7,909

$60,716

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

86%

2

1,010–1,240

$26,215

$68,894

About Computer Science

Careers

Top Paying Careers

Most In-Demand Careers

Student Demographics

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