Here is an overview of the graduate program in computer science at Cornell University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 39 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cornell University highly for computer science, ranked #3 out of 644 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 3 of 644 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in New York | 1 of 56 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 114 |
Here is each degree level offered in computer science at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 527 |
| Master’s | 312 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University awarded 312 master’s degrees in computer science.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,306 | $81,306 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of computer science master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 145 |
| Other Races | 26 |
During the most recent reporting year, Cornell University awarded 35 doctoral degrees in computer science.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 77% of computer science doctoral degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of computer science doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Cornell University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science | 527 |