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Computer science at Indiana University Indianapolis

Indiana University Indianapolis graduates about 258 computer science majors a year, 6% of its graduating class. That puts it 280th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 56 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 62 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 78% 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 (0.86×). Research spending in the field runs about $2 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

56/100Solid#280 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year2586% of the class
Courses in the catalog62more than 78% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$85,0000.86× the same major nationally
Research in the field$2Ma year, NSF
Admit rate76%whole school
SAT middle 50%1050–1250whole school

Around Indiana University Indianapolis

IUPUI Engineering Building
IUPUI Engineering Building - panoramioPhoto: Bohao Zhao · CC BY 3.0 · source
Ray Bradbury's desk, word processor, and shelves in the Ray Bradbury Center, Ind
Ray Bradbury's desk and shelvesPhoto: LingLass · CC0 · source
Ray Bradbury Center at Indiana University Indianapolis in 2024
Ray Bradbury Center 2024aPhoto: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
This is a public piece of art titled "Mega-Gem" by John Terreano taken on a cold
Mega-Gem in SnowPhoto: ajs.ulib.iupui · CC0 · source

Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Van Nuys Medical Science Building, Science Engineering Lab Building - Purdue in Indianapolis, Innovation Hall, School of Engineering and Technology, School of Informatics & Communications Technology Complex.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 38 · Student housing 27 · Dorm 5 · Library 3 · Athletics 2.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. University of North Carolina at Charlotte 56
  2. Florida International University 56
  3. Rowan University 56
  4. CUNY–Hunter College 56
  5. Portland State University 56
  6. University of Arkansas 56
  7. College of Charleston 56
  8. Stetson University 56

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Indiana University Indianapolis 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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