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Computer science at University of Scranton

University of Scranton graduates about 26 computer science majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 246th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 59 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 43 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 53% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $98,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.92×).

59/100Solid#246 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year263% of the class
Courses in the catalog43more than 53% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$98,0000.92× the same major nationally
Admit rate80%whole school
SAT middle 50%1150–1320whole school

Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Loyola Science Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 39 · Dorm 19 · Chapel 3 · Arts 3 · Dining 2 · Athletics 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. James Madison University 59
  2. Seton Hall University 59
  3. University of St. Thomas (MN) 59
  4. Calvin University 59
  5. Providence College 59
  6. Hobart and William Smith Colleges 59
  7. Tuskegee University 59
  8. Bennington College 59

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Scranton 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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