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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky

2,704 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Computer & Information Sciences is the 4th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,672
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.1%
  • White: 1.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 84.5%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 41,100 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 5,610,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $71,610, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
1,678 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Graduates earn an average $32,356 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

913 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. An average student at Cumberlands will pay a net price of $13,476. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. In their early career, NKU grads earn an average salary of $38,625. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#4

Sullivan University

Louisville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,161. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,736. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,889 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,653 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,203. 88% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,290 Total Students

The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at KY State. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. A typical student attending KY State will pay a net price of $7,343.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#10

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,179 Total Students

In their early career, Union College grads earn an average salary of $31,293. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 34% $80,760
Systems Software Developers 22% $80,100
Web Developers 18% $68,000
Computer Network Support Specialists 18% $55,820
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $45,200
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $113,960
Database Administrators 14% $76,050
Computer Network Architects 12% $72,810
Computer Workers 11% $78,830
Computer Systems Analysts 10% $68,450
Managers 9% $89,310
Computer Science Professors 8% $73,870
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 7% $60,540
Multimedia Artists and Animators 6% $50,540
Graphic Designers -3% $40,130
Computer Programmers -9% $71,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Engineering 281
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 255
Engineering Technologies 138
Agriculture 123
Mathematics & Statistics 117
Physical Sciences 92
Architecture/Urban Planning 29
Natural Resources & Conservation 13

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