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. We've also included details on how Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, Vanderbilt came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 197 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 147 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #115 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $101,714 a year. This is higher than $63,247, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Vanderbilt, compsci students borrow a median amount of $14,500 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 Vanderbilt University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 197 students earned a bachelor's degree in compsci from Vanderbilt. About 27% of these graduates were women and the other 73% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 52 |
| Other Races | 22 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in compsci from Vanderbilt. About 85% were men and 15% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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