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 U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 219 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in compsci from U of U. This makes it the #81 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #42 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 U of U is $90,282. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of U was $890 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about U of U tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 219 students earned a bachelor's degree in compsci from U of U. About 12% of these graduates were women and the other 88% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from U of U in 2022, 64% were men and 36% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 264 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 179 |
| Computer Programming | 70 |
| Computer Information Systems | 39 |
| Information Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.