Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificates
There are 2,488 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences. This degree is more popular with male students, and about55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Computer & Information Sciences graduates were international students.
Featured schools near , edit
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 (this page) | 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 Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences of $68,066 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. About 77.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11,862 |
| Women | 3,461 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer & Information Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,725 | 43.9% |
| Asian | 842 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,625 | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 3,656 | 23.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 204 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 685 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 365 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 172 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 2,622 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8,474 people received their undergraduate 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,877 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 4,877 undergraduate 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.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 4,231 undergraduate 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 is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,187 people received their undergraduate 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.
Purdue University Global comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,577 people received their undergraduate 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.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,674 people received their undergraduate 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 California-Berkeley comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 2,455 undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 2,294 undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,291 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 2,269 undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,244 people received their undergraduate 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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 2,228 undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,220 people received their undergraduate 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 Southern California is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,118 people received their undergraduate 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 Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,065 people received their undergraduate 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.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Computer & Information Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 2,009 undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer & Information Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 1,991 undergraduate 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences. This school awarded 1,980 undergraduate certificates in Computer & Information Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,801 undergraduate 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.
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 |
Explore Computer & Information Sciences by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.