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Computer science at University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma graduates about 109 computer science majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 178th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a strong program at 67 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 47 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 59% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $104,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major. Research spending in the field runs about $6 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

67/100Strong#178 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year1092% of the class
Courses in the catalog47more than 59% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$104,0001.01× the same major nationally
Research in the field$6Ma year, NSF
Admit rate77%whole school
SAT middle 50%1130–1330whole school

Around University of Oklahoma

The Engineering Laboratory on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in Norman
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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Carson Engineering Center, ExxonMobil Lawrence G. Rawl Engineering Practice Facility, Physical Sciences Center, Old Science Hall, Plant Sciences Greenhouse, Nuclear Engineering Laboratory, Engineering Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Aero Propulsion Laboratory.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 98 · Arts 6 · Dorm 5 · Athletics 4 · Dining 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Morehouse College 68
  2. University of Houston 67
  3. DePaul University 67
  4. University of Iowa 67
  5. CUNY–City College 67
  6. The College of New Jersey 67
  7. University of San Diego 67
  8. University of Dayton 67

Other strong majors at University of Oklahoma

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Oklahoma 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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