Here is an overview of this program at The U. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The U as a strong choice for computer science, coming in at #117 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 117 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Utah | 2 of 8 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 of 25 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer science at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 244 |
| Master’s | 70 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Utah handed out 244 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
The U is in the top 15% of the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The U report a median salary of $99,562 a year. This is higher than $74,538, the median for all majors at The U.
To complete a bachelor’s at The U, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $19,947 in student loans. This is lower than $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 89% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at The U are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 16 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The U. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 70 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 17 |