by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at Stanford was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stanford University handed out 260 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 307 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 332 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Stanford. This makes it the #5 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 36 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Stanford is $136,126. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $63,247 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's compsci program at Stanford make a median salary of $159,729. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all compsci graduates with a master's is $98,509.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Stanford, compsci students borrow a median amount of $10,399 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Stanford University.
Of the 260 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from Stanford in 2021, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 93 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Of the 332 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from Stanford in 2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 122 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 85 |
| Other Races | 30 |
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