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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in District of Columbia

847 Computer & Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Computer & Information Sciences is the 5th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in District of Columbia

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 753
Post-Master’s Certificate 69
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 69
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 24.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 44.2%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in District of Columbia

66,340 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, computer and information sciences grads earn an average of $105,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,030.

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There are 8 colleges in District of Columbia that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

561 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,457 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 12%. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

#4

American University

Washington
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Graduates earn an average $55,801 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Howard University

Washington
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,001.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
745 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in DC

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 35% $117,850
Software Applications Developers 34% $113,750
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $126,280
Systems Software Developers 18% $115,500
Computer Network Support Specialists 16% $84,130
Computer Systems Analysts 15% $104,990
Computer User Support Specialists 14% $66,390
Database Administrators 14% $92,100
Computer Network Architects 13% $123,590
Web Developers 12% $86,580
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 12% $97,600
Graphic Designers 8% $67,890
Computer Workers 8% $118,800
Computer and Information Systems Managers 7% $162,010
Multimedia Artists and Animators 7% $89,770
Computer Science Professors 6% $105,970
Managers 3% $141,320
Computer Programmers -3% $106,150

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 738
Engineering 311
Mathematics & Statistics 299
Engineering Technologies 182
Physical Sciences 87
Architecture/Urban Planning 71
Natural Resources & Conservation 61
Communications Technology/Support 14

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