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Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences

54,510 Yearly Graduations
$78,317 Median Salary
34% Women
There are 652 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in computer and information sciences. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 21 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 53.0% of computer and information sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors

In 2020-2021, 54,510 master's degrees were awarded to computer and information sciences majors. This makes it the 4th most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in computer and information sciences is $78,317. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $66,763 and the high is $90,881.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for computer and information sciences students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in computer and information sciences. About 66.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 36,144
Women 18,366
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The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information sciences master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4,964
Black or African American 3,157
Hispanic or Latino 2,199
White 12,196
International Students 28,893
Other Races/Ethnicities 3,101
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There are 652 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computer and information sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

2,309 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,309 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Georgia Tech. Of these students, 21% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
1,991 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Governors University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,991 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at WGU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#3

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
1,678 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
0% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Campbellsville University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,473 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Campbellsville University awarded 1,678 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 26% were women and 0% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
1,330 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,330 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at USC. Of these students, 32% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

1,270 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. 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. The computer and information sciences program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 1,270 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#6

New York University

New York, New York
1,158 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The computer and information sciences program at New York University awarded 1,158 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

1,106 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,106 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from Columbia. Of these students, 47% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
999 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 999 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

910 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 910 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from UIUC. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

#10

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
904 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of the Cumberlands comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. The computer and information sciences program at University of the Cumberlands awarded 904 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
849 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Dallas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 849 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from UT Dallas. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.

795 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 795 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 43% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

666 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The computer and information sciences program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 666 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 49% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
647 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 647 people received their master's degree in computer and information sciences from Syracuse. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#15

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
620 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The computer and information sciences program at Boston University awarded 620 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#16

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
516 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 516 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at UF. Of these students, 31% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
477 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information sciences. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 477 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at GWU. About 30% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
475 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for computer and information sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The computer and information sciences program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 475 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

467 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 467 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 26% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
463 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johns Hopkins University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information sciences. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 463 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information sciences majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 29% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Information Systems 18,992
Computer Science 14,364
Information Technology 9,181
Information Science 6,396
Computer Software Applications 3,555

Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer and information sciences that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Engineering 48,049
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 19,635
Mathematics & Statistics 12,658
Physical Sciences 6,760
Engineering Technologies 6,549

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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