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Computer Science at American University

29 Bachelor's Degrees
4 Master's Degrees
#182 Overall Quality
We'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, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer science.

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Computer Science Degrees Available at The American University

The American University Computer Science Rankings

The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer science list. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 87
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools 108
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates 114
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools 117
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 123
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 126
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 126
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 130
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 140
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 146
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 147
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 150
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans 150
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 168
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 171
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 178
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science 179
Best Computer Science Schools 182
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 198
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 276
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 283
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 309
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 319
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science 342
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 349

Popularity of Computer Science at The American University

During the 2020-2021 academic year, American University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in computer science from The American University. This makes it the #229 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.


 

The American University Computer Science Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at American University.

The American University Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from The American University. About 72% were men and 28% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 10
Other Races 3

The American University Computer Science Master’s Program

Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in computer science from The American University in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

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