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#1 #1 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Est. Net Price * $40,900 Median Starting Salary $52,523
#2 #2 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 159 degrees to those majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Est. Net Price * $33,333 Median Starting Salary $55,381
#3 #3 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Each year, Le Moyne College awards about 118 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations,......view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,170–1,350 Est. Net Price * $22,139 Median Starting Salary $57,739
#4 #4 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 534 degrees to those majoring in Advertising, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,170–1,360 Est. Net Price * $24,630 Median Starting Salary $56,637
#5 #5 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,250–1,490 Est. Net Price * $18,036 Median Starting Salary $51,652
#6 #6 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington State University awards 466 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,155 Median Starting Salary $53,526
#7 #7 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Hamline University Saint Paul, MN At Hamline University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Criminology, Legal Studies, and General. In fact, Hamline University grants 46 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,050–1,320 Est. Net Price * $22,759 Median Starting Salary $55,595
#8 #8 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Florida State University grants 716 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,260–1,400 Est. Net Price * $14,903 Median Starting Salary $51,520
#9 #9 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Animal Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $17,354 Median Starting Salary $57,235
#10 #10 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Est. Net Price * $12,857 Median Starting Salary $49,699
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University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors...view more	100	36%	46	1,400 - 1,530	$40,900	$52,523
Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 159 degrees to those majoring in...view more	85	10%	10	1,460 - 1,550	$33,333	$55,381
Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Each year, Le Moyne College awards about 118 degrees to those majoring in...view more	80	75%	9	1,170 - 1,350	$22,139	$57,739
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 534 degrees to those...view more	73	84%	28	1,170 - 1,360	$24,630	$56,637
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to...view more	73	29%	19	1,250 - 1,490	$18,036	$51,652
Hamline University Saint Paul, MN At Hamline University, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more	71	90%	8	1,050 - 1,320	$22,759	$55,595
Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	71	85%	34	1,030 - 1,220	$18,155	$53,526
Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	68	25%	14	1,260 - 1,400	$14,903	$51,520
Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying...view more	64	89%	14	1,090 - 1,320	$17,354	$57,235
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, the three most popular college...view more	63	52%	12	1,110 - 1,360	$12,857	$49,699

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About Computational Science

A program that focuses on the study of scientific computing and its application. Includes instruction in scientific visualization, multi-scale analysis, grid generation, data analysis, applied mathematics, numerical algorithms, high performance parallel computing, and numerical modeling and simulation with applications in science, engineering and other disciplines in which computation plays an integral role.

Those who are passionate about Computational Science can study up to a Masters degree. Currently, 1,261 students are granted some level of degree in Computational Science around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in Computational Science in New York compared to any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Computational Science is $47,533.

Popularity of Computational Science Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Computational Science majors is Natural Sciences Managers. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Computational Science can prepare you for is Computer Occupations, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Computational Science majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists	$157,740	2,398	31,844	33,394	5%
Data Scientists Business Intelligence Analysts Clinical Data Managers	$108,020	6,849	65,364	88,313	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	12,931	173,468	190,336	10%
Computer Programmers	$99,700	3,390	74,584	66,184	-11%
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,430	554	6,468	6,822	6%
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$79,870	3,357	40,471	41,934	4%
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other Bioinformatics Technicians	$70,620	116	1,586	1,702	7%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

257

Female Students

78 (30%)

Male Students

179 (69%)

White (113, 44%)

U.S. Nonresident (43, 17%)

Asian (38, 15%)

Hispanic or Latino (36, 14%)

Two or more races (10, 4%)

Black or African American (9, 4%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (8, 3%)

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

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

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

36%

46

1,400–1,530

$40,900

$52,523

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

10%

10

1,460–1,550

$33,333

$55,381

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

75%

9

1,170–1,350

$22,139

$57,739

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

84%

28

1,170–1,360

$24,630

$56,637

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

29%

19

1,250–1,490

$18,036

$51,652

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

85%

34

1,030–1,220

$18,155

$53,526

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

90%

8

1,050–1,320

$22,759

$55,595

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

25%

14

1,260–1,400

$14,903

$51,520

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

89%

14

1,090–1,320

$17,354

$57,235

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

52%

12

1,110–1,360

$12,857

$49,699

About Computational Science

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Most In-Demand Careers

Student Demographics

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