by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at VCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU highly for computer & information sciences, ranked #159 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 159 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Virginia | 8 of 41 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 of 391 |
The following degree levels are granted in computer & information sciences at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 265 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 27 |
| Master’s | 45 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at VCU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 184 |
| Information Science/Studies | 164 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 265 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
VCU is a solid choice among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU earn a median of $94,823 a year. This is above $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, computer & information sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,707 in student loans. This is lower than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 66% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are Asian. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 81 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 26 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 27 undergraduate certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
VCU is not currently ranked for computer & information sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of computer & information sciences undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at VCU were Asian. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a undergraduate certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at VCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
