Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificates
There are 2,488 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 28.3% of Computer & Information Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 332,216 degrees were awarded toComputer & Information Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer & Information Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 15,323 |
| Associate’s Degree | 40,789 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 126,500 |
| Master’s Degree | 142,181 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,248 |
Earnings of Computer & Information Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences of $68,066 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,464 |
| 4 years | $68,066 |
| 5 years | $77,173 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. About 62.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,903 |
| Women | 1,711 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer & Information Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,719 | 37.3% |
| Asian | 352 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 371 | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 515 | 11.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 104 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 234 | 5.1% |
| International Students | 1,307 | 28.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 28.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 2,622 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8,474 people received their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,877 people received their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,877 people received their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 4,231 graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 4,187 graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,577 people received their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 2,674 graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,455 people received their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 2,294 graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,291 people received their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,269 people received their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,244 people received their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 2,228 graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 2,220 graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 2,118 graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 2,065 graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 2,009 graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,991 graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,980 people received their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,801 people received their graduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Computer & Information Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 118,381 |
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 57,935 |
| Information Science/Studies | 22,425 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15,581 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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