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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer science majors, Vanderbilt came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 197 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 147 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in computer science from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #115 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in computer science in 2021, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at Vanderbilt University.
Of the 197 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Vanderbilt in 2020-2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 52 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Master’s in computer science from Vanderbilt in 2021, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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