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Computer science at Allegheny College

Allegheny College graduates about 22 computer science majors a year, 6% of its graduating class. That puts it 353rd of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 50 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 27 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 20% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $86,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.80×).

50/100Solid#353 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year226% of the class
Courses in the catalog27more than 20% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$86,0000.80× the same major nationally
Admit rate55%whole school
SAT middle 50%1114–1372whole school

Where computer science happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Dining 2 · Academic 1 · Dorm 1 · Chapel 1 · Library 1 · Athletics 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. West Virginia University 50
  2. Mount St. Mary's University 50
  3. Southern Connecticut State University 50
  4. Monmouth University 50
  5. Saint Vincent College 50
  6. Simmons University 50
  7. Washington & Jefferson College 50
  8. South Dakota State University 50

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Allegheny College 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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