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Lake Forest, IL · Computer science

Computer science at Lake Forest College

Lake Forest College graduates about 18 computer science majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 434th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a light program at 43 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 25 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 16% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $78,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.72×).

43/100Light#434 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year185% of the class
Courses in the catalog25more than 16% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$78,0000.72× the same major nationally
Admit rate57%whole school
SAT middle 50%1153–1340whole school

Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Lillard Science Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 29 · Dorm 10 · Athletics 3 · Dining 2 · Arts 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Norfolk State University 43
  2. Virginia State University 43
  3. Xavier University 43
  4. Olivet Nazarene University 43
  5. Loyola University New Orleans 43
  6. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Daytona Beach 43
  7. Canisius University 43
  8. St. Mary's University 43

Other strong majors at Lake Forest College

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Lake Forest College 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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