by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BYU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BYU among the top schools in the country for computer science, placing at #48 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 48 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Utah | 1 of 8 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 of 25 |
The following degree levels are granted in computer science at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 197 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University handed out 197 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
BYU is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science students who finish a bachelor’s at BYU report a median salary of $114,046 a year. This is higher than $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BYU, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $12,000 in student loans. This is below $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
Learn more about BYU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 86% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BYU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 5 |
