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Computational Science at University of Central Florida

If you plan to study Computational Science, consider the program at University of Central Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Central Florida is located in Orlando, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 computational science degrees were awarded at University of Central Florida.

Studying Online at University of Central Florida

Distance learning is available at University of Central Florida. Of 69,713 students, 12,508 (18%) studied exclusively online and 31,060 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Computational Science Rankings at University of Central Florida

Rankings can help you compare University of Central Florida’s Computational Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#3 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#6 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#35 of 35

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computational Science graduates at University of Central Florida, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computational Science graduates at University of Central Florida are 40% women (16) and 60% men (24).

Computational Science Master’s Program at University of Central Florida

Among the 40 master’s computational science graduates at University of Central Florida, 40% were women (16) and 60% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
International (Nonresident)	13
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Computational Science master’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida, higher than the national average of 14%.*

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

More Specific Computational Science Concentrations at University of Central Florida

This Computational Science program at University of Central Florida offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Computational Science	40

Best-Paid Careers for Computational Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computational Science program at University of Central Florida pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Computational Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Bioinformatics Technicians	$121,896

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.