Doctor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences
Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,892 people earned their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. This makes it the 11th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer & information sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 77,842 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,961 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,892 |
Earnings of Computer & Information Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences is $114,369. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $114,369 to a high of $114,369.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for computer & information sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences. About 73.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,130 |
| Women | 762 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer & information sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 212 |
| Black or African American | 133 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 632 |
| International Students | 1,625 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 225 |
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 206 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in computer & information sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from Georgia Tech. About 22% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from Carnegie Mellon. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Carnegie Mellon University computer & information sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $114,369.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from UIUC. About 29% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign computer & information sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $114,369.
The 6th most popular school in the country for computer & information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor'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 $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from MIT. About 20% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from UW Seattle. About 28% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus computer & information sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $114,369.
University of California - Berkeley is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from UC Berkeley. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
Capitol Technology University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,088 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from Capitol Tech. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences at Capitol Technology University make a median salary of 114,369.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 39% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from UMCP. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. University of Maryland - College Park computer & information sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $114,369.
Stony Brook University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. 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, 37 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 22% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SUNY Stony Brook graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
Stanford University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from Stanford. Of these students, 21% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences at Stanford University make a median salary of 114,369.
Nova Southeastern University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from NUS Florida. About 42% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 114,369.
Virginia Tech comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from Virginia Tech. About 39% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 114,369.
Cornell University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from Cornell. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from UT Austin. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 114,369.
University of California - Irvine is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from UC Irvine. Of these students, 21% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from IU Bloomington. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $114,369.
The 20th most popular school in the country for computer & information sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences from UCF. About 31% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in computer & information sciences at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 114,369.
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