by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer & information sciences.
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VCU holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences. Specifically, it ranked #148 out of 1,619 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 265 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Computer & Information Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU earn a median of $94,823 a year. This is above $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, computer & information sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,707 in student loans. This is lower than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 66% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are Asian. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 81 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 26 |
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at VCU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 60% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at VCU are Non-Resident Alien. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The computer & information sciences program at VCU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 184 |
| Information Science | 164 |