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Computer science at University at Albany–SUNY

University at Albany–SUNY graduates about 301 computer science majors a year, 10% of its graduating class. That puts it 217th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 61 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 39 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 45% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $85,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.95×). Research spending in the field runs about $1 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

61/100Solid#217 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year30110% of the class
Courses in the catalog39more than 45% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$85,0000.95× the same major nationally
Research in the field$1Ma year, NSF
Admit rate69%whole school
SAT middle 50%1120–1320whole school

Around University at Albany–SUNY

Center for Emerging Sciences and Technology Management at University at Albany,
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A colonnade at the New York State University uptown campus in Albany NN
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University Hall of the University at Albany, State University of New York, with
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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Information Technology, Arts & Science, Social Science, Life Sciences Research Building, Science Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 73 · Academic 39 · Athletics 5 · Dining 3 · Arts 2 · Library 2.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. University of Redlands 62
  2. Creighton University 62
  3. Hendrix College 62
  4. University of Central Florida 61
  5. Loyola University Chicago 61
  6. University of New Mexico 61
  7. Luther College 61
  8. Rutgers University–Camden 61

Other strong majors at University at Albany–SUNY

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University at Albany–SUNY 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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