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Computer Science at University of Vermont

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, consider the program at University of Vermont. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Vermont is located in Burlington, VT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 114 computer science degrees were awarded at University of Vermont.

Studying Online at University of Vermont

Online coursework is an option at University of Vermont. Of 14,476 students, 456 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,228 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at University of Vermont

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Vermont’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Vermont	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Vermont	#3 of 4
Best Value	New England (Region)	#24 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#33 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#261 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#420 of 635

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Vermont	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Vermont	#3 of 4
Best Value	New England (Region)	#24 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#33 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#261 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#420 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Vermont

Those who finish University of Vermont’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	$46,950
2 years	$56,641
3 years	$65,279
4 years	$72,225
5 years	$81,636

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from University of Vermont earn a median of $72,225, compared with $56,910 for all University of Vermont graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from University of Vermont stands at $21,519.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Science graduates at University of Vermont, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at University of Vermont are 22% women (25) and 78% men (89).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Vermont

Of the 97 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Vermont, 21% were women (20) and 79% were men (77).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	73
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	8
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Vermont, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Vermont

Of the 15 master’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Vermont, 27% were women (4) and 73% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 7% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Vermont, lower than the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of Vermont

Of the 2 doctoral computer science graduates at University of Vermont, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Vermont.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 University of Vermont

The Computer Science program at University of Vermont includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	114

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at University of Vermont work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, 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.