Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 2,488 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Computer & Information Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 65.1% of Computer & Information Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 332,216 students earned theirComputer & 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 (this page) | 142,181 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,248 |
Earnings of Computer & Information Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Computer & Information Sciences students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. About 65.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 60,115 |
| Women | 31,280 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer & Information Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,073 | 14.3% |
| Asian | 7,541 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,217 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 3,679 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 85 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,167 | 1.3% |
| Race Unknown | 3,097 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 59,490 | 65.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 65.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 2,622 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Computer & Information Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Computer & Information Sciences students seeking a master's degree is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8,474 people received their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4,877 master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,877 people received their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,231 people received their master's degree 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.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,187 people received their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,577 people received their master's degree 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.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,674 people received their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,455 people received their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,294 people received their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,291 people received their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 2,269 master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,244 master's degrees 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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,228 people received their master's degree 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 Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,220 people received their master's degree 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 Southern California is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,118 people received their master's degree 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 Maryland-College Park comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,065 people received their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,009 people received their master's degree 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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 1,991 master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 1,980 master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,801 master's degrees in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Computer & Information Sciences Focus Areas
| 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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