Computer Science Schools In Nevada
Computer Science classes faculty can choose to work at one of 3 accredited computer science schools in Nevada. The trends in Nevada's computer science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below. Academia in computer science includes computer science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science
- Masters degree in Computer Science
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Professional Trends
Nevada Vs. National Computer Science Employment
| Nevada | 7,680 |
| National | 1,479,220 |
Approximately 0% of the country's computer science professionals work in Nevada state.
Employment Growth for Computer science professionals In Nevada
| 7,070 | 6,870 | 7,820 | 7,820 | 1,750 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Computer Science is a shrinking field in Nevada. 5,320 less computer science professionals were working in Nevada in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Nevada, this field has shrunk by 75% in four years. This decline is faster than the national trend for computer science professionals which shows a 71% decrease in the number of computer science professionals working around the nation.
Computer Science VS. All Professions salaries in Nevada
| $55,580 | $61,900 | $62,914 | $65,292 | $67,393 |
| $45,390 | $46,413 | $47,635 | $49,555 | $51,254 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Nevada, as the number of computer science professionals is declining, the salaries earned by computer science professionals are increasing. The mean salary for computer science professionals in 2006 was $55,580 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $67,393 per year.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Nevada
10th percentile |
$41,940 |
25th percentile |
$48,677 |
50th percentile |
$59,280 |
75th percentile |
$80,923 |
90th percentile |
$102,040 |
Thus, there was a 18% growth in computer science professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Nevada state, within the field of computer science, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid computer science professionals earn 143% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Nevada
Computer Engineering |
$81,690 |
Computer Forensics |
$69,830 |
Computer Programming |
$69,930 |
Computer Science |
$64,646 |
Information Systems |
$90,190 |
Information Technology |
$74,906 |
In Nevada, computer science professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Computer Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Nevada
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
The number of students graduating from the 3 accredited computer science schools in Nevada is decreasing. In 2006, 123 students graduated from computer science courses in Nevada. And in 2010, 79 students graduated.
Thus there was a 36% percent decrease in the number of computer science school degree or certificate graduates in Nevada. 60% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in computer science.