by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Computational Science. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Computational Science is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at The University of Texas at Austin. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in computational science, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for computational science list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,795 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $542 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,448 | $40,032 |
| Books and Supplies | $714 | $714 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,286 | $12,286 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,480 | $4,480 |
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Online degrees for the UT Austin computational science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Austin Online Learning page.
About 9.5% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in computational science in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 31.0%.
Around 52.4% of computational science bachelor’s degree recipients at UT Austin in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Computational Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computational Science | 21 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 231 |
| Sustainability Science | 61 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 229 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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