by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in computer science at WashU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WashU highly for computer science, placing at #17 out of 644 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 17 of 644 |
| 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 92 master’s degrees in computer science.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 37 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 80% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of computer science master’s degree graduates at WashU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 72% 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 master’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 66 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 11 doctoral degrees in computer science.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
For the most recent academic year available, 82% of computer science doctoral degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of computer science doctoral degree graduates at WashU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 36% 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 doctoral in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at WashU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science | 230 |