Doctor’s Degrees in Computer Science
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Education Levels of CompSci Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,252 students earned their doctor's degree in compsci. This earns it the #23 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 compsci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 14,364 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,252 |
| Graduate Certificate | 197 |
Earnings of CompSci Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in compsci is $112,216. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $112,216 and the high is $112,216.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for compsci majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in compsci. About 77.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 973 |
| Women | 279 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of compsci doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 238 |
| International Students | 777 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 87 |
Most Popular CompSci Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 118 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in compsci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for compsci students seekinga doctor's degree is Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,939 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,683 per year. The compsci program at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs awarded 70 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 11% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The compsci program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 52 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The compsci program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 51 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 doctor's degrees were handed out to compsci majors at MIT. Of these students, 20% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stony Brook University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 doctor's degrees were handed out to compsci majors at SUNY Stony Brook. About 14% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in compsci. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The compsci program at Stanford University awarded 36 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in compsci. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 doctor's degrees were handed out to compsci majors at Carnegie Mellon. About 10% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 doctor's degrees were handed out to compsci majors at UMCP. About 31% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from UCR. Of these students, 25% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The compsci program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 28 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor'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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The compsci program at University of Southern California awarded 27 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The compsci program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 27 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 doctor's degrees were handed out to compsci majors at Purdue. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Cornell University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in compsci. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 doctor's degrees were handed out to compsci majors at Cornell. Of these students, 20% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in compsci. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The compsci program at University of California - San Diego awarded 23 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 13% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 doctor's degrees were handed out to compsci majors at Texas A&M College Station. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from Columbia.
The 18th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The compsci program at University of Chicago awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 14% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in compsci. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The compsci program at University of California - Irvine awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in compsci. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their doctor's degree in compsci from IU Bloomington.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to compsci that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 984 |
| Information Science | 194 |
| Information Technology | 121 |
| Other Computer Sciences | 20 |
| Computer Software Applications | 9 |
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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