by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WashU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WashU highly for computer science, placing at #18 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 18 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Missouri | 1 of 14 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 56 |
The following degree levels are available for computer science at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 230 |
| Master’s | 92 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis handed out 230 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WashU, computer science students borrow a median amount of $15,500 in student loans. This is below $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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 science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU are White. Roughly 32% 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 52 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Graduate study is also available at WashU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 92 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 11 |