Computer Science at Cornell University
If you plan to study computer science, take a look at what Cornell University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and has a total student population of 23,620.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer Science section at the bottom of this page.
Cornell Computer Science Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in CompSci
- Master’s Degree in CompSci
Cornell Computer Science Rankings
There were 25 students who received their doctoral degrees in compsci, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci Student Demographics at Cornell
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Cornell University.
Cornell Computer Science Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in compsci.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 72 |
Black or African American | 9 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 43 |
International Students | 129 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
Concentrations Within Computer Science
Computer Science majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Cornell University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Computer Science | 256 |
Related Majors
Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Cornell University that might interest you.
MS in Information Technology - Software Application Development
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BS in Computer Information Systems
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Careers That CompSci Grads May Go Into
A degree in compsci can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NY, the home state for Cornell University.
Occupation | Jobs in NY | Average Salary in NY |
---|---|---|
Software Applications Developers | 52,640 | $116,830 |
Computer and Information Systems Managers | 27,070 | $190,310 |
Systems Software Developers | 19,690 | $115,120 |
Computer Programmers | 15,380 | $91,250 |
Computer Network Support Specialists | 12,930 | $79,200 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Notyourbroom under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.