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Computer Science at Drexel University

If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what Drexel University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 336 computer science graduations were recorded at Drexel University.

Studying Online at Drexel University

Distance learning is available at Drexel University. Among 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Drexel University

These rankings give you a sense of how Drexel University’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#10 of 32
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#29 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#38 of 112
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#102 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#179 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#611 of 635

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#10 of 32
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#29 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#38 of 112
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#102 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#179 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#611 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Drexel University

Those who finish Drexel University’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$84,977
2 years	$78,610
3 years	$92,269
4 years	$106,112
5 years	$121,936

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from Drexel University report median earnings of $106,112, compared with $83,624 for all Drexel University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from Drexel University stands at $29,333.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Science graduates at Drexel University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Drexel University are 15% women (51) and 85% men (285).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Drexel University

Among the 192 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Drexel University, 12% were women (24) and 88% were men (168).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	57
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	4
Asian	70
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	45
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 44% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Drexel University

Among the 64 master’s computer science graduates at Drexel University, 25% were women (16) and 75% were men (48).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Drexel University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	9
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	37

Minority students account for 19% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Drexel University, higher than the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at Drexel University

Of the 5 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at Drexel University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Drexel University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	2

*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 Drexel University

This Computer Science program at Drexel University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	336

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at Drexel University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.