Here is an overview of this program at WashU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WashU among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, coming in at #27 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 27 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Missouri | 1 of 31 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 130 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer & information sciences at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 255 |
| Master’s | 166 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
The computer & information sciences area of study at WashU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 333 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 77 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 36 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 255 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at WashU earn a median of $120,447 a year. This is higher than $99,002, the median for all majors at WashU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WashU, computer & information sciences students borrow a median amount of $15,500 in student loans. This is below $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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Among recent graduates, 68% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 53 |
| Other Races | 21 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WashU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 166 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 14 |