by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Brown University ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer science.
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Brown University is in the top 5% of the country for computer science. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 637 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brown University conferred 287 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Brown University report a median salary of $218,525 a year. This is higher than $105,517, the median for all majors at Brown University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Brown University, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $11,500 in student loans. This is below $13,025, the typical median for all majors at Brown University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,944 | $68,612 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Brown University were Asian. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 94 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 17 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of computer science master’s degree graduates at Brown University are Non-Resident Alien. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 80 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 56% of computer science doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of computer science doctoral degree graduates at Brown University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a doctoral in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at Brown University.