by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UChicago ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, UChicago came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 187 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UChicago. This makes it the #20 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #18 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 UChicago is $93,918. This is higher than $63,247, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
CompSci majors graduating with a master's degree from UChicago make a median salary of $108,094 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all compsci graduates with a master's is $98,509.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Chicago.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 compsci majors earned their bachelor's degree from UChicago. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 13 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 187 compsci majors earned their master's degree from UChicago. Of these graduates, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 86 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | 121 |
| Computer Programming | 57 |
| Computer Information Systems | 36 |
| Information Science | 5 |
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