by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Chattanooga ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #297 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UT Chattanooga. This makes it the #163 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Chattanooga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,241 a year. This is less than $63,247, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga, compsci students borrow a median amount of $25,125 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 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
For the most recent academic year available, 84% of compsci bachelor's degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from UT Chattanooga in 2020-2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
