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. We've also included details on how U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in compsci from U of I. This makes it the #149 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,276 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $389 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a bachelor's degree in compsci from U of I. About 10% of these graduates were women and the other 90% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I 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 University of Idaho with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 compsci majors earned their master's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.