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Computer science at Ball State University

Ball State University graduates about 72 computer science majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 531st of 691 schools we score for computer science, a light program at 36 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 49 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 63% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $80,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.86×).

36/100Light#531 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year722% of the class
Courses in the catalog49more than 63% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$80,0000.86× the same major nationally
Admit rate86%whole school
SAT middle 50%1090–1260whole school

Around Ball State University

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Bracken Library, BSU
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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Applied Technology, Cooper Science, Foundational Sciences.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 41 · Dorm 15 · Athletics 13 · Student housing 12 · Arts 4 · Offices 3.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 36
  2. West Chester University of Pennsylvania 36
  3. Cleveland State University 36
  4. Minnesota State University–Mankato 36
  5. Columbus State University 36
  6. Coastal Carolina University 36
  7. Winona State University 36
  8. Elmhurst University 36

Other strong majors at Ball State University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Ball State 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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