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. We've also included details on how Tennessee Tech University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee Tech University was ranked #245 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee Technological University handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Tennessee Tech University. This makes it the #176 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,180 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech University, compsci students borrow a median amount of $15,305 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 $27,376.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tennessee Tech University was $783 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $334 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,764 | $18,796 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,502 | $10,502 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 115 students earned a bachelor's degree in compsci from Tennessee Tech University. About 15% of these graduates were women and the other 85% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Tennessee Tech University does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tennessee Tech University Online Learning page.
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from Tennessee Tech University in 2021-2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Tennessee Tech University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Tennessee Technological University.
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