by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Brandeis ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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Brandeis was ranked #47 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for compsci majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Brandeis. This makes it the #101 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #95 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brandeis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,340 a year. This is higher than $63,247, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brandeis, compsci students borrow a median amount of $26,142 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,625 for all compsci majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Brandeis University.
Of the 86 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from Brandeis in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from Brandeis in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 31 |
| Computer Information Systems | 17 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 12 |
| Computer Programming | 6 |
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