by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in computer & information sciences at VCU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU highly for computer & information sciences, ranked #150 out of 1,740 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 150 of 1,740 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Virginia | 7 of 44 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 of 482 |
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 45 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at VCU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 51% 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 master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 5 doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences.
VCU is not yet ranked for computer & information sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 60% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at VCU are Non-Resident Alien. About 60% 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 doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 6 graduate certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
VCU has not been ranked for computer & information sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of computer & information sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 50% 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 graduate certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at VCU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 265 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 27 |