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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer science majors, Brown came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brown University handed out 213 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 229 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 95 students received their master’s degree in computer science from Brown. This makes it the #38 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in computer science in 2021, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at Brown University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 213 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from Brown. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 28 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from Brown. About 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 53 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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