by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, coming in at #158 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 158 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan | 3 of 39 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 of 202 |
Here is each degree level offered in computer & information sciences at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 184 |
| Master’s | 58 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
The computer & information sciences area of study at WSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 215 |
| Information Science/Studies | 31 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 |
| Data Processing | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University conferred 184 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
WSU is in the top 15% of the country for computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $98,072 a year. This is higher than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, computer & information sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,672 in student loans. This is below $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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Among recent graduates, 75% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
