by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in compsci from SIUC. This makes it the #146 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,515 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $63,247 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, compsci students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,625 for all compsci majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in compsci from SIUC. About 15% of these graduates were women and the other 85% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from SIUC in 2021, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 53 |
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