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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.

Graduates a year1393% of the class
Courses in the catalog65more than 82% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$87,0000.90× the same major nationally
Research in the field$1Ma year, NSF
Admit rate86%whole school
SAT middle 50%990–1220whole school

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.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Susquehanna University 41
  2. Western Connecticut State University 41
  3. Chicago State University 41
  4. Lewis University 40
  5. Lindenwood University 40
  6. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire 40
  7. Johnson & Wales University–Providence 40
  8. St. Joseph's University–New York 40

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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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