Computer science at Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University graduates about 289 computer science majors a year, 6% of its graduating class. That puts it 145th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a strong program at 72 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 48 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 61% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $100,000 four years out, 1.13× what the same major pays nationally. Research spending in the field runs about $2 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.
Where computer science happens
Buildings on campus that fit the field: Life Sciences' Green House, Eugene P. and Louis E. Trani Center for Life Sciences, Oliver Hall - Physical Science Wing, School of Engineering West Annex Building, VCU College of Engineering, Technology Administration Building, VCU Engineering Research Building.
Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 69 · Dorm 18 · Arts 5 · Library 4 · Dining 4 · Athletics 2.
Nearby in the computer science ranking
Other strong majors at Virginia Commonwealth University
- Education 83 · #15
- Public policy & social work 77 · #53
- Art, music & theater 76 · #120
- Health & pre-med fields 74 · #109
- History 73 · #128
- Communications & media 73 · #137
How the score works
The score is out of 100 and compares Virginia Commonwealth University 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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