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Computer science at East Carolina University

East Carolina University graduates about 146 computer science majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 421st of 691 schools we score for computer science, a light program at 44 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 39 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 45% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $94,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.95×). Research spending in the field runs about $2 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

44/100Light#421 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year1463% of the class
Courses in the catalog39more than 45% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$94,0000.95× the same major nationally
Research in the field$2Ma year, NSF
Admit rate89%whole school
SAT middle 50%1070–1230whole school

Around East Carolina University

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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building, Howell Science Complex, Science and Technology Building.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 34 · Dorm 18 · Athletics 7 · Dining 6 · Offices 3 · Arts 3.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Stonehill College 45
  2. University of Dallas 45
  3. Kennesaw State University 44
  4. CUNY New York City College of Technology 44
  5. University of Colorado Colorado Springs 44
  6. Ohio University 44
  7. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse 44
  8. University of North Carolina–Asheville 44

Other strong majors at East Carolina University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares East Carolina 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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