Doctor’s Degrees in General Computer & Information Sciences
Education Levels of Computer and Information Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 801 people earned their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. This earns it the #34 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer and information sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 18,316 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 801 |
| Graduate Certificate | 275 |
Earnings of Computer and Information Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for computer and information sciences majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for computer and information sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in computer and information sciences. About 77.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 618 |
| Women | 183 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 152 |
| International Students | 533 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 36 |
Most Popular Computer and Information Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 83 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in computer and information sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 18% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UW Seattle. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Virginia Tech. About 39% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UT Austin. About 16% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UCF. About 31% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from NYU. Of these students, 9% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 6% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UNC Charlotte.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from NJIT. Of these students, 40% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 15% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UT Dallas. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Michigan State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Michigan State. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UPenn. Of these students, 17% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UT Arlington. Of these students, 14% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from UH.
Rice University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Rice. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from MIT.
The 19th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in computer and information sciences from Northeastern. About 26% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer and information sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 158 |
| Informatics | 65 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 34 |
| Other Computer Sciences | 7 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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