Computer science at Kent State University
Kent State University graduates about 139 computer science majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 482nd of 691 schools we score for computer science, a light program at 40 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 65 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 82% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $87,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.90×). Research spending in the field runs about $1 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.
Where computer science happens
Buildings on campus that fit the field: Science Research Building, Design Innovation Hub, Integrated Sciences Building, Mathematics and Computer Science, Aeronautics & Technology Building.
Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 77 · Dorm 43 · Athletics 7 · Arts 3 · Library 3 · Dining 2.
Nearby in the computer science ranking
Other strong majors at Kent State University
- Art, music & theater 56 · #369
- Health & pre-med fields 51 · #363
- Education 49 · #397
- Business & finance 48 · #381
- Communications & media 48 · #397
- Math & statistics 47 · #359
How the score works
The score is out of 100 and compares Kent 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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