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Computer science at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates about 133 computer science majors a year, 8% of its graduating class. That puts it 531st of 691 schools we score for computer science, a light program at 36 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 78 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 88% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $74,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.84×).

36/100Light#531 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year1338% of the class
Courses in the catalog78more than 88% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$74,0000.84× the same major nationally
Admit rate74%whole school
SAT middle 50%960–1160whole school

Around Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Strain Behavioral Science Building, Vincent Science Center, Advanced Technology & Science Hall.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 22 · Dorm 8 · Student housing 8 · Athletics 4 · Dining 3 · Arts 2.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Texas A&M University–Kingsville 37
  2. Fairleigh Dickinson University–Metropolitan 37
  3. North Carolina Central University 37
  4. Lenoir-Rhyne University 37
  5. West Chester University of Pennsylvania 36
  6. Cleveland State University 36
  7. Minnesota State University–Mankato 36
  8. Ball State University 36

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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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