Computer & Information Sciences at Brown University
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Brown University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Brown University is in Providence, RI.
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Studying Online at Brown University
Distance learning is available at Brown University. Among 11,956 students, 758 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Brown University
These rankings give you a sense of how Brown University’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #56 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1319 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #56 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1319 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Brown University
Students who complete Brown University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $130,101 |
| 2 years | $153,718 |
| 3 years | $184,762 |
| 4 years | $218,525 |
| 5 years | $271,601 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Brown University take home a median $218,525, compared with $105,517 for all Brown University graduates — about 107% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Brown University comes in at $11,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Brown University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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