Other Computer & Information Sciences

Types of Degrees Other Computer & Information Sciences Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other computer & information sciences graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	495
Graduate Certificate	81
Doctor’s Degree	7

What Other Computer & Information Sciences Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, other computer & information sciences majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Other Computer & Information Sciences Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in other computer & information sciences should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Skills for Other Computer & Information Sciences Majors

A major in other computer & information sciences prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Abilities for Other Computer & Information Sciences Majors

Some of the most crucial abilities to master while a other computer & information sciences student include the following:

• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

What Can You Do With a Other Computer & Information Sciences Major?

People with a other computer & information sciences degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists	19.0%	$118,370

Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Other Computer & Information Sciences?

This major attracts more men than women. About 64% of the graduates in this field are male.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other computer & information sciences majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	47
Black or African American	24
Hispanic or Latino	33
White	129
International Students	239
Other Races/Ethnicities	23

Geographic Diversity

Other Computer & Information Sciences appeals to people across the globe. About 48.3% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Computer & Information Sciences

Some degrees associated with other computer & information sciences may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to other computer & information sciences have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Some College Courses	8.4%
Bachelor’s Degree	36.2%
Master’s Degree	19.9%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.	2.6%
Doctoral Degree	28.4%
Post-Doctoral Training	4.5%

Online Other Computer & Information Sciences Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	3	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	1	0
Associate’s Degree	9	5
Bachelor’s Degree	15	6
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	27	6
Post-Master’s	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	5	2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Other Computer & Information Sciences

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other computer & information sciences.

Major	Number of Grads
General Computer & Information Sciences	62,580
Information Technology	35,652
Informatics	2,793
Artificial Intelligence	1,271
Human-Centered Technology Design	498

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020

More about our data sources and methodologies.