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 USA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #362 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 305 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 362 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at USA is $55,256. This is less than $70,400, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USA, compsci students borrow a median amount of $21,855 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USA paid an average of $748 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $374 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
Learn more about USA tuition and fees.
Of the 46 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USA, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the USA 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 USA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 61 |
| Information Science | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.