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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer & information sciences majors, Columbia came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 367 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 363 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1,106 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Columbia. This makes it the #7 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $2,102 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 367 computer & information sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 109 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 108 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the Columbia computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
Of the 873 students who graduated with a Master’s in computer & information sciences from Columbia in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 587 |
| Other Races | 48 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 748 |
| Computer Information Systems | 417 |
| Information Technology | 95 |
| Information Science | 10 |
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