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Computer Science Schools in Tennessee

140 CompSci students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Tennessee

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 117
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 37.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.3%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Tennessee

32,450 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $82,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,243 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

In their early career, UT Chattanooga grads earn an average salary of $37,613. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,040.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $33,035 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,932.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,752.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, Southern Adventist grads earn an average salary of $38,310.

Computer Science Careers in TN

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 53% $88,910
Information Security Analysts 38% $79,770
Systems Software Developers 35% $92,210
Web Developers 27% $58,060
Computer and Information Systems Managers 27% $110,200
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $105,800
Computer Network Support Specialists 21% $55,540
Computer Workers 21% $72,100
Computer Programmers 10% $77,490
Computer Science Professors 10% $74,380

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Computer Information Systems 119
Computer Software Applications 65
Computer Systems Analysis 34
Information Technology 20
Information Science 5
Other Computer Sciences 4

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