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#1 #1 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,390–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,523
#2 #2 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Chapman University Orange, CA At Chapman University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $57,979
#3 #3 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 436 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,526
#4 #4 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 586 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Advertising, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,637
#5 #5 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, the three most popular college majors students study are Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Industrial Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $49,699
#6 #6 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 491 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $55,381
#7 #7 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Each year, Le Moyne College awards about 89 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and......view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,170–1,330 Median Starting Salary $57,739
#8 #8 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 761 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $51,652
#9 #9 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Every year, Macalester College awards about 50 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Median Starting Salary $56,989
#10 #10 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 111 degrees to students studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $49,099
#11 #11 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $57,510
#12 #12 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 652 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,260–1,450 Median Starting Salary $54,475
#13 #13 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY Each year, CUNY New York City College of Technology grants around 186 degrees to students studying Information Science/Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 900–1,140 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#14 #14 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Hamline University Saint Paul, MN At Hamline University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Education, General, and Criminology. In fact, Hamline University grants 39 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $55,595
#15 #15 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina Beaufort grants around 73 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 940–1,110 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#16 #16 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 319 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $57,235
#17 #17 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,239
#18 #18 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 345 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,030–1,330 Median Starting Salary $57,374
#19 #19 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting. In fact, Augustana University awards 69 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $59,608
#20 #20 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 751 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,310–1,430 Median Starting Salary $51,520
#21 #21 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of New England Biddeford, ME At the University of New England, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, and Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,003
#22 #22 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Creighton University Omaha, NE At Creighton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,110
#23 #23 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 225 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Financial......view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $59,865
#24 #24 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Montclair State University Montclair, NJ At Montclair State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 850–1,160 Median Starting Salary $54,408
#25 #25 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Annually, Indiana University-East awards around 143 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Mathematics, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $54,261
#26 #26 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 513 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $54,199
#27 #27 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Annually, Indiana University-Kokomo awards about 70 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 940–1,140 Median Starting Salary $55,146
#28 #28 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN At Indiana University-Southeast, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $53,914
#29 #29 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Every year, the University of Sioux Falls grants about 51 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,790
#30 #30 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,570
#31 #31 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Each year, Oregon Institute of Technology awards around 91 degrees to students studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Median Starting Salary $51,300
#32 #32 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Each year, Georgia State University grants about 555 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,836
#33 #33 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN At Indiana University-South Bend, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Health and Wellness, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $55,166
#34 #34 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 340 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,252
#35 #35 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 318 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,219
#36 #36 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME Every year, the University of Maine at Augusta grants around 85 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,937
#37 #37 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Each year, Indiana University-Northwest grants about 61 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,120 Median Starting Salary $54,493
#38 #38 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Full Sail University Winter Park, FL At Full Sail University, the three most popular college majors students study are Human Computer Interaction, Digital Arts, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, and Other. In fact, Full Sail University grants 483 degrees every year to Human Computer Interaction majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
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About Computational Science

A program that focuses on the study of scientific computing and its application. Includes instruction in scientific visualization, multi-scale analysis, grid generation, data analysis, applied mathematics, numerical algorithms, high performance parallel computing, and numerical modeling and simulation with applications in science, engineering and other disciplines in which computation plays an integral role.

Those who are passionate about Computational Science can study up to a Masters degree. Currently, 2,725 students are granted some level of degree in Computational Science around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in Computational Science in Michigan compared to any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Computational Science is $47,533.

Popularity of Computational Science Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Computational Science majors is Natural Sciences Managers. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Computational Science can prepare you for is Computer Occupations, All Other.

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These are the highest paying careers for Computational Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students

555

Female Students

187 (33%)

Male Students

368 (66%)

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#1 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

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#3 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

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#5 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

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#6 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

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#7 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

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#8 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

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#9 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

28%

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#10 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

56%

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#11 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

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#12 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

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#13 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

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#14 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

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#15 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

72%

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#16 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S.

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