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#1 #1 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1275 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Physiology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 392 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Median Starting Salary $55,362
#2 #2 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 265 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $57,510
#3 #3 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Georgetown University grants 285 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 128 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,975
#4 #4 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 658 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 188 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $51,714
#5 #5 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Median Starting Salary $55,248
#6 #6 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 71 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $49,099
#7 #7 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $49,406
#8 #8 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 283 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $49,833
#9 #9 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Notre Dame’s undergraduate program offers sixty-seven degrees within four colleges (Arts and Letters, Science, Engineering, and Business) and the Architectural School....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,460–1,540 Median Starting Salary $58,822
#10 #10 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $47,646
#11 #11 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
#12 #12 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Brown University Providence, RI In 1969, Brown University removed general education requirements, allowing students to craft their own journey with the help of an advising network. Popular concentrations include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Applied Mathematics, General, International Relations and Affairs, Biology/Biological......view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Median Starting Salary $54,701
#13 #13 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 197 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Median Starting Salary $51,477
#14 #14 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Organizational Behavior Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,993
#15 #15 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 678 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $51,585
#16 #16 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $55,838
#17 #17 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Anatomy. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 833 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Median Starting Salary $48,835
#18 #18 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 20 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $51,652
#19 #19 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 39 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,637
#20 #20 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Median Starting Salary $52,261
#21 #21 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 2 SAT Score 940–1,110 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#22 #22 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 175 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#23 #23 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Median Starting Salary $50,447
#24 #24 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 13 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $57,979
#25 #25 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 4 SAT Score 1,310–1,430 Median Starting Salary $51,520
#26 #26 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 1 SAT Score 1,260–1,450 Median Starting Salary $54,475
#27 #27 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 921 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,612
#28 #28 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 45 SAT Score 850–1,160 Median Starting Salary $54,408
#29 #29 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1531 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,131
#30 #30 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 148 degrees to those studying Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Median Starting Salary $59,687
#31 #31 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 870 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,413
#32 #32 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Drew University Madison, NJ Annually, Drew University grants around 52 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Communication and Media Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $57,219
#33 #33 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2210 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,789
#34 #34 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Maine awards 105 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,070–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,660
#35 #35 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA At Robert Morris University, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,703
#36 #36 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN At Valparaiso University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Valparaiso University awards 85 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $56,654
#37 #37 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 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,330 Median Starting Salary $57,374
#38 #38 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 190 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $58,444
#39 #39 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 123 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $54,614
#40 #40 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#41 #41 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 378 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 850–1,100 Median Starting Salary $51,786
#42 #42 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 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,252
#43 #43 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 25 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $54,199
#44 #44 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,442
#45 #45 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley Malvern, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,193
#46 #46 Best College for Computational Science in the U.S. CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY At CUNY Graduate School and University Center, the most popular majors students study are Information Science/Studies, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,590
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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 Colorado compared to any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Computational Science is $47,533.

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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 Data Scientists.

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These are the highest paying careers for Computational Science majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,965

Female Students

693 (35%)

Male Students

1,272 (64%)

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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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1,230–1,430

$57,510

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

13%

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1,420–1,540

$53,975

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

81%

188

1,230–1,390

$51,714

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

11%

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1,500–1,580

$55,248

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

56%

71

1,000–1,260

$49,099

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

29%

63

1,240–1,440

$49,406

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

6%

38

1,500–1,560

$49,833

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

9%

31

1,460–1,540

$58,822

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

5%

24

1,510–1,570

$47,646

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

42%

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1,390–1,530

$52,523

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

6%

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$54,701

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

8%

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1,500–1,580

$51,477

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

78%

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1,140–1,310

$52,993

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

9%

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$51,585

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

38%

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