by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in computer science at Harvard University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Harvard University highly for computer science, placing at #6 out of 644 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 6 of 644 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 32 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 57 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer science at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 208 |
| Master’s | 59 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University handed out 59 master’s degrees in computer science.
Harvard University holds a strong position among schools offering computer science at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
Learn more about Harvard University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of computer science master’s degree graduates at Harvard University are Asian. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University awarded 23 doctoral degrees in computer science.
Harvard University ranks competitively among schools offering computer science at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 78% of computer science doctoral degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of computer science doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Harvard University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science | 208 |