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Computer science at Adelphi University

Adelphi University graduates about 43 computer science majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 470th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a light program at 41 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 60 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 77% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $75,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.82×).

Graduates a year433% of the class
Courses in the catalog60more than 77% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$75,0000.82× the same major nationally
Admit rate66%whole school
SAT middle 50%1110–1310whole school

Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Science Building.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 19 · Dorm 8 · Athletics 3 · Library 1 · Arts 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Houghton University 42
  2. Northeastern Illinois University 41
  3. Appalachian State University 41
  4. University of Tampa 41
  5. Prairie View A&M University 41
  6. Rider University 41
  7. Florida Southern College 41
  8. Niagara University 41

Other strong majors at Adelphi University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Adelphi University with every school we score in computer science. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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