by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GCU as a strong choice for computer & information sciences, ranked #841 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 841 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arizona | 10 of 22 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 70 of 139 |
The following degree levels are offered in computer & information sciences at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 433 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 403 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at GCU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 550 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 155 |
| Computer Programming | 79 |
| Computer Science | 58 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University conferred 433 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
GCU is a solid choice among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at GCU earn a median of $98,231 a year. This is above $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GCU, computer & information sciences students accumulate a median of $28,226 in student loans. This is below $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
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Among recent graduates, 86% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU are White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 214 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 40 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Grand Canyon University conferred 3 certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
GCU is not yet ranked for computer & information sciences at the certificate level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a certificate degree in computer & information sciences from GCU identified as men.
The largest share of computer & information sciences certificate degree graduates at GCU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at GCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 403 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
