Computer & Information Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at The University of Texas at Austin. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas at Austin
Distance learning is available at The University of Texas at Austin. Of 53,864 students, 257 (0%) studied exclusively online and 19,713 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at The University of Texas at Austin
Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas at Austin’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Texas | #71 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #117 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1030 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Texas | #71 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #117 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1030 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin
Graduates of The University of Texas at Austin’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $84,359 |
| 2 years | $87,889 |
| 3 years | $91,089 |
| 4 years | $103,603 |
| 5 years | $129,245 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from The University of Texas at Austin take home a median $103,603, compared with $77,647 for all The University of Texas at Austin graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from The University of Texas at Austin stands at $20,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at The University of Texas at Austin work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| 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 |
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
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