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 WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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WUSTL is in the top 10% of the country for compsci. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 405 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 205 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 193 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 78 students received their master’s degree in compsci from WUSTL. This makes it the #48 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #42 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 WUSTL is $110,302. 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 WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
Learn more about WUSTL tuition and fees.
Of the 205 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from WUSTL in 2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 18 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's compsci program at WUSTL make a median salary of $101,652. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $107,251.
The compsci program at WUSTL awarded 74 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 82% of these degrees went to men with the other 18% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 56 |
| Computer Information Systems | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.