by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Drexel ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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Drexel was ranked #56 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for compsci majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drexel University handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Drexel. This makes it the #65 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #103 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Drexel is $86,930. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Drexel, compsci students borrow a median amount of $81,995 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Drexel is $725 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Drexel paid an average of $1,311 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,293 | $58,293 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,550 | $17,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about Drexel tuition and fees.
Of the 168 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Drexel, about 87% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Drexel compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Drexel Online Learning page.
CompSci majors graduating with a master's degree from Drexel make a median salary of $122,956 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all compsci graduates with a master's is $107,251.
Of the 44 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from Drexel in 2021-2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Drexel University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 117 |
| Information Technology | 87 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 44 |
| Computer Information Systems | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.