Computer Science Schools In Arizona
There are 13 accredited computer science schools in Arizona for faculty who teach computer science classes to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the computer science academic community in Arizona, and the future trends in computer science training at the following levels:
- Computer Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Computer Science
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science
- Masters degree in Computer Science
- PhD degree in Computer Science
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Arizona Vs. National Computer Science Employment
| Arizona | 27,780 |
| National | 1,479,220 |
Of all of the computer science professionals that work in the US, approximately 2% work in Arizona state.
Employment Growth for Computer science professionals In Arizona
| 26,980 | 27,350 | 27,140 | 28,980 | 6,610 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Arizona, computer science is a shrinking field. In 2010 there were 20,370 less computer science professionals working in Arizona than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of computer science professionals has shrunk by 76%. This is faster than the trend for computer science professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of computer science professionals has shrunk by 71% between 2006 and 2010.
Computer Science VS. All Professions salaries in Arizona
| $58,176 | $61,484 | $68,000 | $68,634 | $75,560 |
| $42,177 | $43,423 | $45,140 | $46,513 | $48,330 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by computer science professionals is increasing in Arizona. The mean salary for computer science professionals in 2006 was $58,176 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $75,560 per year.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Arizona
10th percentile |
$43,750 |
25th percentile |
$52,740 |
50th percentile |
$67,863 |
75th percentile |
$93,490 |
90th percentile |
$119,613 |
This represents a 23% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In the state of Arizona, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of computer science. The pay differential between the highest paid computer science professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 173%
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Arizona
Computer Engineering |
$92,157 |
Computer Forensics |
$61,470 |
Computer Programming |
$74,420 |
Computer Science |
$72,542 |
Information Systems |
$97,300 |
Information Technology |
$78,158 |
Computer science professionals in Arizona earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Computer Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Arizona
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
9 |
| Total | 18 |
The number of students graduating from the 13 accredited computer science schools in Arizona is increasing. In 2006 there were 205 computer science graduates from computer science courses in Arizona and in 2010 there were 319 graduates.
Thus there was a 56% percent increase in the number of computer science school degree or certificate graduates in Arizona. Most of these graduates, or 50%, earned an undergraduate certificate in computer science.