by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ATU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ATU among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, coming in at #783 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 783 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas | 4 of 16 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 125 of 391 |
The following degree levels are offered in computer & information sciences at ATU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Associate’s | 79 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Certificate | 148 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate | 77 |
This computer & information sciences field at ATU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 279 |
| Computer Programming | 98 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 29 |
| Information Science/Studies | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Arkansas Tech University handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
ATU holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ATU report a median salary of $59,014 a year. This is above $39,613, the median for all majors at ATU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ATU, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $19,975 in student loans. This is below $22,968, the typical median for all majors at ATU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,679 | $2,679 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 90% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ATU were White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Arkansas Tech University conferred 79 associate’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
ATU is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 85% of computer & information sciences associate’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences associate’s degree graduates at ATU were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a associate’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Arkansas Tech University conferred 6 undergraduate certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
ATU is not yet ranked for computer & information sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 83% of computer & information sciences undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at ATU were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a undergraduate certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Arkansas Tech University conferred 148 certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
ATU is not yet ranked for computer & information sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 85% of computer & information sciences certificate degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences certificate degree graduates at ATU are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at ATU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 77 |
