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Computer science at Drake University

Drake University graduates about 34 computer science majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 226th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 60 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 35 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 37% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $91,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

60/100Solid#226 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year345% of the class
Courses in the catalog35more than 37% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$91,0000.98× the same major nationally
Admit rate64%whole school
SAT middle 50%1110–1340whole school

Around Drake University

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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Dial Center for Computer Science, Engineering Office, Morgan E. Cline Atrium for Pharmacy and Health Science, Harvey Ingham Hall of Science, Morgan E. Cline Hall of Pharmacy and Science, Science Connector Building.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 26 · Dorm 17 · Athletics 9 · Student housing 7 · Library 4 · Offices 3.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Bowie State University 60
  2. University of Vermont 60
  3. University of Mary Washington 60
  4. Manhattan University 60
  5. Rhodes College 60
  6. High Point University 60
  7. University of North Dakota 60
  8. St. Lawrence University 60

Other strong majors at Drake University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Drake 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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