by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in computer software.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer software list. It is also ranked #4 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Computer Software & Applications Graduate Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Computer Software & Applications Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. This is an increase of 82% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in computer software from U of U. This makes it the #18 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of computer software students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of U is $33,508. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,082 for all computer software students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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Of the 124 computer software students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from U of U, about 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 10 |
U of U does not offer an online option for its computer software bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U of U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's computer software program at U of U make a median salary of $66,366. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $97,389.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students graduated with a master's degree in computer software from U of U. About 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 264 |
| Computer Science | 262 |
| Computer Programming | 70 |
| Computer Information Systems | 39 |
| Information Technology | 8 |
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