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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer & information sciences majors, Cornell came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Cornell University handed out 681 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 575 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 397 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Cornell. This makes it the #29 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 32 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Cornell University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 681 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from Cornell. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 245 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 169 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 109 |
| Other Races | 79 |
Of the 397 students who graduated with a Master’s in computer & information sciences from Cornell in 2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 199 |
| Other Races | 25 |
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 | 744 |
| Computer Information Systems | 322 |
| Information Technology | 44 |
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