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Computer Science at Stanford University

260 Bachelor's Degrees
332 Master's Degrees
36 Doctor's Degrees
The Computer Science major is part of the computer & information sciences program at Stanford University.

Here, 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. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.

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Computer Science Degrees Available at Stanford

Stanford CompSci Rankings

The bachelor's program at Stanford was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #1 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Computer Science Schools 1
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates 1
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 1
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 1
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools 1
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 1
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 1
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 1
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 2
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 2
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 2
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 2
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 2
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 3
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 21
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 26
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 26
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 29
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans 32
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 36
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 57
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 76
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 106
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 126
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 179
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science 192
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 299
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science 360

Popularity of CompSci at Stanford

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stanford University handed out 260 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 307 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 332 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Stanford. This makes it the #5 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 36 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do CompSci Graduates from Stanford Make?

$136,126 Bachelor's Median Salary
$159,729 Master's Median Salary

Salary of CompSci Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Stanford is $136,126. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $63,247 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.

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Salary of CompSci Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's compsci program at Stanford make a median salary of $159,729. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all compsci graduates with a master's is $98,509.

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How Much Student Debt Do CompSci Graduates from Stanford Have?

$10,399 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of CompSci Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Stanford, compsci students borrow a median amount of $10,399 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.

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CompSci Student Diversity at Stanford

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Stanford University.

Stanford Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

Of the 260 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from Stanford in 2021, 66% were men and 34% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in compsci.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 93
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 38
White 56
Non-Resident Aliens 38
Other Races 18

Stanford Computer Science Master’s Program

Of the 332 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from Stanford in 2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in compsci.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 122
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 20
White 71
Non-Resident Aliens 85
Other Races 30

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