by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Murray State ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #378 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 319 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 378 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,938 a year. This is less than $70,400, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
Learn more about Murray State tuition and fees.
Of the 21 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Murray State, about 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Murray State compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 33 |
| Computer Information Systems | 23 |