Computer Science at Washington University in St Louis
If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what Washington University in St Louis. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washington University in St Louis is in St. Louis, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 333 computer science degrees were granted at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington University in St Louis
Online coursework is an option at Washington University in St Louis. Of 16,357 students, 678 (4%) studied exclusively online and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
Use these rankings to compare Washington University in St Louis’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 56 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 637 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #423 of 635 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 56 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 637 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #423 of 635 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Students who complete Washington University in St Louis’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 | $92,741 |
| 2 years | $99,517 |
| 3 years | $149,178 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from Washington University in St Louis comes in at $15,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Washington University in St Louis, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 28% women (94) and 72% men (239).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Of the 230 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 32% were women (74) and 68% were men (156).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 55 |
| Two or More Races | 17 |
| International (Nonresident) | 52 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, lower than the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Of the 92 master’s computer science graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 20% were women (18) and 80% were men (74).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 66 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, higher than the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at Washington University in St Louis
Of the 11 doctoral computer science graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, higher than 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 Washington University in St Louis
This Computer Science program at Washington University in St Louis breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 333 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the Computer Science program at Washington University in St Louis pursue many career paths. Below are 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
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