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, and more. We've also included details on how U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in computer software.
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U of U was ranked #23 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer software majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Utah handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. This is an increase of 162% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 68 students received their master’s degree in computer software from U of U. This makes it the #18 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's computer software program at U of U make a median salary of $52,022. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $73,365.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of U, computer software students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all computer software bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $43,832.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at University of Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer software from U of U. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 students earned a master's degree in computer software from U of U. About 28% of these graduates were women and the other 72% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 301 |
| Computer Science | 235 |
| Computer Information Systems | 35 |
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