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Computer Science at Columbia University in the City of New York

If you plan to study Computer Science, consider the program at Columbia University in the City of New York. Get started with the following essential facts.

Columbia University in the City of New York sits in New York, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 919 computer science degrees were granted at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Studying Online at Columbia University in the City of New York

Distance learning is available at Columbia University in the City of New York. Among 35,173 students, 1,499 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,519 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Columbia University in the City of New York

Use these rankings to compare Columbia University in the City of New York’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 112
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#26 of 637
Best Value	New York	#38 of 55
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#55 of 111
Best Value	Nationwide	#383 of 635

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 112
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#26 of 637
Best Value	New York	#38 of 55
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#55 of 111
Best Value	Nationwide	#383 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York

Graduates of Columbia University in the City of New York’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$120,704
2 years	$121,977
3 years	$150,339
4 years	$190,494
5 years	$223,639

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York take home a median $190,494, compared with $112,690 for all Columbia University in the City of New York graduates — about 69% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York is $20,397.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Science graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York are 33% women (307) and 67% men (612).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Of the 449 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York, 36% were women (162) and 64% were men (287).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	87
Hispanic / Latino	52
Black / African American	32
Asian	140
Two or More Races	23
International (Nonresident)	99
Unknown	16

Minority students account for 55% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, higher than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Of the 403 master’s computer science degrees awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York, 32% were women (129) and 68% were men (274).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	49
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Asian	69
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	250
Unknown	17

Minority students account for 22% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, higher than the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Of the 29 doctoral computer science graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, 21% were women (6) and 79% were men (23).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	16

Minority students account for 7% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, below the national average of 13%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Columbia University in the City of New York

This Computer Science program at Columbia University in the City of New York includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	919

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at Columbia University in the City of New York work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
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
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.