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Computer Science at Columbia University in the City of New York

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer science.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Computer Science Degrees Available at Columbia

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• Graduate Certificates in Computer Science
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science
• Doctorate Degree in Computer Science

Columbia Computer Science Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer science majors, Columbia came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	2
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	3
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	3
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans	5
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools	6
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	8
Best Computer Science Schools	9
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	10
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	11
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	16
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	16
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for Computer Science	16
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates	23
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	46
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	48
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	49
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	54
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	72
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	74
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans	77
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	84
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	125
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	150
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	171
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science	184
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	338
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science	363

Popularity of Computer Science at Columbia

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 352 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 341 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 500 students received their master’s degree in computer science from Columbia. This makes it the #3 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in computer science in 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

 

Computer Science Student Diversity at Columbia

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Columbia Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 352 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from Columbia. About 63% were men and 37% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in computer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	95
Black or African American	14
Hispanic or Latino	30
White	97
Non-Resident Aliens	94
Other Races	22

Columbia Computer Science Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 68% of computer science master's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in computer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	53
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	34
Non-Resident Aliens	386
Other Races	23

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Nandaro under License

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