by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Brown University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Brown University as a strong choice for computer science, placing at #25 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 25 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 5 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 57 |
Here is each degree level granted in computer science at Brown University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 287 |
| Master’s | 145 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brown University handed out 287 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Brown University is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Brown University report a median salary of $218,525 a year. This is higher than $105,517, the median for all majors at Brown University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Brown University, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $11,500 in student loans. This is below $13,025, the typical median for all majors at Brown University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,944 | $68,612 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Brown University were Asian. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 94 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 17 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Brown University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 145 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 16 |
