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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Brown ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, Brown came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brown University handed out 250 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 213 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 95 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Brown. This makes it the #38 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Brown is $151,065. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Brown paid an average of $2,051 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,656 | $65,656 |
| Fees | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,598 | $16,598 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,820 |
Learn more about Brown tuition and fees.
Of the 250 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Brown in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Online degrees for the Brown compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brown Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's compsci program at Brown make a median salary of $135,411. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all compsci graduates with a master's is $107,251.
For the most recent academic year available, 77% of compsci master's degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 64 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Brown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 49 |
| Information Technology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.