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Computer science at Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's University graduates about 20 computer science majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 256th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 58 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 49 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 63% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $110,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

58/100Solid#256 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year202% of the class
Courses in the catalog49more than 63% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$110,0001.03× the same major nationally
Admit rate89%whole school
SAT middle 50%1150–1330whole school

Around Saint Joseph's University

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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Science Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 42 · Dorm 9 · Arts 2 · Chapel 2 · Athletics 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Norwich University 58
  2. Mercer University 58
  3. Randolph-Macon College 58
  4. Rollins College 58
  5. Gettysburg College 58
  6. Wheaton College (IL) 58
  7. University of Maryland Eastern Shore 58
  8. Georgia State University 57

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Saint Joseph's 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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