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 University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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University of Arizona was ranked #48 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for compsci majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 48 |
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 212 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 207 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in compsci from University of Arizona. This makes it the #138 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #66 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 University of Arizona is $86,040. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona, compsci students borrow a median amount of $33,807 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at University of Arizona is $336 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $825 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Learn more about University of Arizona tuition and fees.
Of the 212 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from University of Arizona in 2021-2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 47 |
| Other Races | 12 |
University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from University of Arizona in 2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 219 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 94 |
| Information Technology | 19 |
| Information Science | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.