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Computer science at SLU

SLU graduates about 49 computer science majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 171st of 691 schools we score for computer science, a strong program at 68 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 64 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 81% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $91,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.89×).

Graduates a year493% of the class
Courses in the catalog64more than 81% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$91,0000.89× the same major nationally
Research in the field$961Ka year, NSF
Admit rate75%whole school
SAT middle 50%1210–1400whole school

Around SLU

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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Biomedical Engineering, Sinquefield Science and Engineering Center, AT&T Library and Technology Resource Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 55 · Dorm 17 · Athletics 8 · Student housing 8 · Library 2 · Arts 2.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Furman University 69
  2. Virginia Military Institute 69
  3. Marist College 68
  4. The University of Alabama 68
  5. DePauw University 68
  6. Skidmore College 68
  7. Ursinus College 68
  8. Morehouse College 68

Other strong majors at SLU

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares SLU 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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