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Computer science at Cornell College

Cornell College graduates about 15 computer science majors a year, 7% of its graduating class. That puts it 406th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 45 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 26 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 18% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $85,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.79×).

45/100Solid#406 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year157% of the class
Courses in the catalog26more than 18% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$85,0000.79× the same major nationally
Admit rate80%whole school
SAT middle 50%1170–1380whole school

Around Cornell College

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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Russell Science Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 26 · Dorm 18 · Chapel 2 · Athletics 1 · Offices 1 · Dining 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Whitworth University 45
  2. North Central College 45
  3. University of Alaska Anchorage 45
  4. Abilene Christian University 45
  5. Stonehill College 45
  6. University of Dallas 45
  7. Kennesaw State University 44
  8. CUNY New York City College of Technology 44

Other strong majors at Cornell College

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Cornell 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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