by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Columbia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University as a strong choice for computer science, coming in at #24 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 24 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in New York | 2 of 56 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 of 114 |
The following degree levels are available for computer science at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 449 |
| Master’s | 403 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
| Professional Certificate | 38 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 449 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Columbia University is in the top 5% of the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University report a median salary of $190,494 a year. This is higher than $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $20,397 in student loans. This is below $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 64% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Asian. Approximately 31% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 140 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 99 |
| Other Races | 39 |
Graduate study is also available at Columbia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 403 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 29 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Computer Science | 38 |
