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Computer Science at National University

If you plan to study Computer Science, consider the program at National University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

National University sits in San Diego, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 58 computer science degrees were granted at National University.

Online Class Availability at National University

Distance learning is available at National University. Among 22,115 students, 18,317 (83%) studied exclusively online and 799 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at National University

Use these rankings to compare National University’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#96 of 102
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#99 of 103
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#128 of 141
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#137 of 142
Best Value	Nationwide	#571 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#578 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from National University

Those who finish National University’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$73,161
2 years	$72,488
3 years	$67,174
4 years	$90,228
5 years	$97,759

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Science graduates from National University earn a median of $90,228, compared with $69,656 for all National University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from National University stands at $29,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at National University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at National University are 14% women (8) and 86% men (50).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at National University

Among the 40 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at National University, 12% were women (5) and 88% were men (35).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at National University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	9

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at National University, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at National University

Among the 18 master’s computer science degrees awarded at National University, 17% were women (3) and 83% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at National University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at National University, higher than the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at National University

The Computer Science program at National University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	58

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at National University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.