by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UPenn ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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UPenn is in the top 10% of the country for compsci. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 405 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 91 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UPenn. This makes it the #40 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at UPenn is $124,678. 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 UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
Learn more about UPenn tuition and fees.
Of the 109 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UPenn, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UPenn does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPenn Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's compsci program at UPenn make a median salary of $120,693. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all compsci graduates with a master's is $107,251.
The compsci program at UPenn awarded 106 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 728 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.