Below are the key facts about graduate study in computer & information sciences at Columbia University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 38 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, ranked #45 out of 1,740 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 45 of 1,740 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New York | 3 of 104 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 283 |
The following degree levels are available for computer & information sciences at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 463 |
| Master’s | 1,244 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
| Professional Certificate | 38 |
The computer & information sciences area of study at Columbia University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 1,244 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Columbia University is in the top 5% of the country for computer & information sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
Learn more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 51% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 76% 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 master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 135 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 948 |
| Other Races | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 29 doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences.
Columbia University is in the top 15% of the country for computer & information sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 79% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 55% 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 doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 38 professional certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
Columbia University is not currently ranked for computer & information sciences at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 74% of computer & information sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 74% 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 professional certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Columbia University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 463 |