Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Carleton College compares to other colleges that offer computer science.
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Carleton College is a solid choice among schools offering computer science. More specifically it was ranked #50 out of 637 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Carleton College conferred 78 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Carleton College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $116,048 a year. This is higher than $85,081, the median for all majors at Carleton College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Carleton College, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $18,233 in student loans. This is higher than $17,361, the typical median for all majors at Carleton College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,850 | $68,457 |
| Fees | $435 | $435 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Carleton College were White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carleton College with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the computer science majors at Carleton College.