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Computer science at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire graduates about 58 computer science majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 195th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a strong program at 65 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 52 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 68% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $105,000 four years out, 1.14× what the same major pays nationally. Research spending in the field runs about $1 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

65/100Strong#195 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year582% of the class
Courses in the catalog52more than 68% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$105,0001.14× the same major nationally
Research in the field$1Ma year, NSF
Admit rate88%whole school
SAT middle 50%1120–1320whole school

Around University of New Hampshire

Cowell Stadium, University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire
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Wildcat Stadium (University of New Hampshire)
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Lundholm Gym, University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire
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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Jere A. Chase Ocean Engineering, Spaulding Life Sciences, Horton Social Science Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 51 · Dorm 45 · Student housing 24 · Athletics 5 · Arts 3 · Dining 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. St. Olaf College 66
  2. Baylor University 66
  3. University of Cincinnati 65
  4. University of Oregon 65
  5. Gonzaga University 65
  6. Florida State University 64
  7. Wayne State University 64
  8. University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth 64

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of New Hampshire 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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