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Graduate Certificates in Computer & Information Sciences

3,877 Yearly Graduations
$61,444 Median Salary
$19,302 Median Debt
There are 308 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 33 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 20.5% of computer and information sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors

In 2020-2021, 3,877 earned their graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. This makes it the 4th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer and information sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 54,510
Graduate Certificate 3,877
Doctor’s Degree 2,584

Earnings of Computer & Information Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences is $61,444. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $61,444 to a high of $65,271.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences is $19,302. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,391 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,214.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. About 63.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,474
Women 1,403
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The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 346
Black or African American 522
Hispanic or Latino 281
White 1,590
International Students 795
Other Races/Ethnicities 343
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There are 308 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

250 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for computer and information sciences students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 250 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UOPX - Arizona. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#2

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, California
216 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Naval Postgraduate School is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 216 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Naval Postgraduate School. About 20% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

173 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland Global Campus. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UMGC. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
169 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 169 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Harvard. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#5

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
165 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Syracuse University. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 165 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Syracuse. Of these students, 47% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
145 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kennesaw State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,238 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Kennesaw State University awarded 145 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 34% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Sans Technology Institute

Bethesda, Maryland
140 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sans Technology Institute is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Sans Technology Institute. Of these students, 5% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
121 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information sciences from UChicago. About 49% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
120 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is DeVry University - Illinois. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. The computer and information sciences program at DeVry University - Illinois awarded 120 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 34% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
101 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of St Thomas Minnesota. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,503 per year. The computer and information sciences program at University of St Thomas Minnesota awarded 101 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

#11

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
88 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rochester Institute of Technology. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at RIT. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#12

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
80 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seattle University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Seattle University awarded 80 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
77 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Towson University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Towson. Of these students, 52% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
76 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Carolina University. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information sciences from ECU. Of these students, 45% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
69 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Texas. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UNT. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#15

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
69 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The computer and information sciences program at George Washington University awarded 69 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#17

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
67 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Dallas is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UT Dallas. Of these students, 42% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
62 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UW - Madison. About 26% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
60 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Penn State University Park. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#20

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
58 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information sciences from Virginia Tech. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Information Technology 1,452
Computer Information Systems 772
Computer Software Applications 483
Information Science 344
Computer Science 197

Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer and information sciences that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Engineering 2,806
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,622
Engineering Technologies 920
Natural Resources & Conservation 613
Mathematics & Statistics 508

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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