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. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in compsci from WVU. This makes it the #192 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #80 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $54,477. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $63,247 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, compsci students borrow a median amount of $23,026 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at West Virginia University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in compsci from WVU. About 90% were men and 10% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in compsci from WVU. About 89% were men and 11% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 17 |
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