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Computer science at Ohio University

Ohio University graduates about 78 computer science majors a year, 1% 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 43 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 53% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $89,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.91×).

44/100Light#421 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year781% of the class
Courses in the catalog43more than 53% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$89,0000.91× the same major nationally
Research in the field$353Ka year, NSF
Admit rate85%whole school
SAT middle 50%1080–1270whole school

Around Ohio University

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Location: Athens, Ohio,USAEvent type: Regular lifeDate or year: 2019
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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Research and Technology Center, Life Sciences Building.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 63 · Dorm 27 · Student housing 11 · Athletics 10 · Arts 3 · Chapel 2.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Kennesaw State University 44
  2. CUNY New York City College of Technology 44
  3. East Carolina University 44
  4. University of Colorado Colorado Springs 44
  5. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse 44
  6. University of North Carolina–Asheville 44
  7. Robert Morris University 44
  8. Carthage College 44

Other strong majors at Ohio University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Ohio 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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