Master’s Degrees in Computer Science
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Education Levels of CompSci Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,080 people earned their master's degree in compsci. This earns it the #17 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in compsci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 12,080 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,450 |
| Graduate Certificate | 215 |
Earnings of CompSci Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in compsci is $98,509. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $80,910 to a high of $110,698.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in compsci is $31,390. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $40,321 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,903.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in compsci. About 71.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,639 |
| Women | 3,441 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of compsci master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,588 |
| Black or African American | 238 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 343 |
| White | 2,222 |
| International Students | 7,027 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 662 |
Most Popular CompSci Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 274 colleges that offer a master’s degree in compsci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for compsci students seekinga master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,066 people received their master's degree in compsci from USC. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 543 people received their master's degree in compsci from UIUC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their master's degree in compsci from Columbia. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in compsci. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 436 people received their master's degree in compsci from ASU - Tempe. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 332 people received their master's degree in compsci from Stanford. Of these students, 35% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in compsci. Each year, around 26,700 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, 322 people received their master's degree in compsci from SUNY Stony Brook. About 17% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Missouri comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in compsci. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,136 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their master's degree in compsci from UCM.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in compsci. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their master's degree in compsci from UCSD. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Maharishi International University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in compsci. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their master's degree in compsci from MIU. Of these students, 12% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in compsci. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,408 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree in compsci from Stevens. About 24% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in compsci. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their master's degree in compsci from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 28% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their master's degree in compsci from NC State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people received their master's degree in compsci from MIT. About 39% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 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 $4,337 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their master's degree in compsci from UNC Charlotte. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
University of Dayton is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in compsci. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their master's degree in compsci from UDayton.
Cornell University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in compsci. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their master's degree in compsci from Cornell. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,101 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their master's degree in compsci from Illinois Tech. Of these students, 28% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Binghamton University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in compsci. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. 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, 209 people received their master's degree in compsci from Binghamton University. Of these students, 25% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in compsci. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in compsci from Boston U. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in compsci. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in compsci from UChicago. About 27% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 12,080 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to compsci that offer master’s degrees.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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