Doctor’s Degrees in Computer Science
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Education Levels of Computer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,450 people earned their doctor's degree in computer science. This makes it the 22nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 12,080 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,450 |
| Graduate Certificate | 215 |
Earnings of Computer Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for computer science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for computer science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in computer science. About 77.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,126 |
| Women | 324 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 89 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 289 |
| International Students | 916 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 111 |
Most Popular Computer Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 118 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in computer science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 52 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from UIUC. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 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, 51 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from UC Berkeley. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer science. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. 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, 49 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from MIT. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Stony Brook University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer science. Roughly 26,700 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, 36 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from SUNY Stony Brook. About 35% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 36 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from Stanford. About 24% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from Carnegie Mellon. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from UMCP. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
University of California - Riverside is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer science. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 28 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from UCR. Of these students, 18% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from UMN Twin Cities.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer science. Roughly 44,500 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, 27 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from UCLA. About 26% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer science. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 27 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from USC. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from Purdue.
Cornell University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer science. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. 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, 25 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from Cornell. Of these students, 9% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer science. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from UCSD. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 22 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from Columbia.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer science. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from Texas A&M College Station. About 12% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 21 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from UC Irvine. Of these students, 24% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer science. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. 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, 21 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from UChicago. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in computer science from IU Bloomington. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
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*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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