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Computer Science at Stanford University

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Stanford University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Stanford University is located in Stanford, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 828 computer science graduations were recorded at Stanford University.

Online & Distance Learning at Stanford University

Online coursework is an option at Stanford University. Of 18,625 students, 350 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 854 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Stanford University

Use these rankings to compare Stanford University’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#2 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#4 of 637
Best Value	California	#63 of 102
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#76 of 141
Best Value	Nationwide	#96 of 635

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#2 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#4 of 637
Best Value	California	#63 of 102
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#76 of 141
Best Value	Nationwide	#96 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Stanford University

Graduates of Stanford University’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	$149,344
2 years	$154,667
3 years	$186,553
4 years	$220,644
5 years	$280,513

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from Stanford University report median earnings of $220,644, compared with $153,326 for all Stanford University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from Stanford University stands at $10,399.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Science graduates at Stanford University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Stanford University are 33% women (271) and 67% men (557).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Stanford University

Of the 341 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Stanford University, 31% were women (106) and 69% were men (235).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	57
Hispanic / Latino	41
Black / African American	15
Asian	144
American Indian / Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	29
International (Nonresident)	48
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 68% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Stanford University, higher than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Stanford University

Among the 434 master’s computer science graduates at Stanford University, 35% were women (151) and 65% were men (283).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	73
Hispanic / Latino	27
Black / African American	10
Asian	180
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	31
International (Nonresident)	110
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Stanford University, higher than the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at Stanford University

Among the 53 doctoral computer science graduates at Stanford University, 26% were women (14) and 74% were men (39).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Asian	14
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	24
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Stanford University, above 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 Stanford University

The Computer Science program at Stanford University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	828

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at Stanford University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.