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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 250 students earned their Computer & Information Sciences degrees in WV.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 208
Post-Master’s Certificate 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 51.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.6%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in West Virginia

15,160 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $68,980, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in West Virginia that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

188 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at American Military University.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. In their early career, Marshall University grads earn an average salary of $33,780.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

#4

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. This public school has an average net price of $16,118. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at WVSU.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
325 Total Students

28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $30,628 after graduation. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 30% $77,310
Information Security Analysts 21% $81,600
Systems Software Developers 12% $89,960
Database Administrators 10% $66,290
Web Developers 9% $54,060
Computer Science Professors 9% $51,680
Computer and Information Systems Managers 9% $118,900
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $43,130
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $52,380
Computer Network Architects 7% $89,190
Managers 6% $69,210
Computer Systems Analysts 6% $72,680
Computer Workers 4% $83,160
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $64,560
Graphic Designers 1% $36,940
Computer Programmers -10% $66,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Natural Resources & Conservation 193
Engineering 158
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 100
Engineering Technologies 69
Physical Sciences 49
Agriculture 29
Mathematics & Statistics 11
Architecture/Urban Planning 6

View all majors related to Computer & Information Sciences

View Nationwide Computer & Information Sciences Report

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