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Computer science at West Virginia University

West Virginia University graduates about 84 computer science majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 353rd of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 50 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 34 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 35% 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×).

50/100Solid#353 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year842% of the class
Courses in the catalog34more than 35% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$98,0000.92× the same major nationally
Research in the field$897Ka year, NSF
Admit rate89%whole school
SAT middle 50%1000–1220whole school

Around West Virginia University

Stewart Hall
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Purinton House
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in Morgantown, West Virginia in 2017
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Aerial view of Woodburn Circle on West Virginia University's downtown campus
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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Life Sciences Building (WVU).

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 27 · Fraternity or sorority house 6 · Dorm 2 · Student housing 1 · Chapel 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Bryant University 51
  2. Ithaca College 51
  3. Earlham College 51
  4. University of Texas at El Paso 50
  5. Mount St. Mary's University 50
  6. Southern Connecticut State University 50
  7. Monmouth University 50
  8. Allegheny College 50

Other strong majors at West Virginia University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares West Virginia 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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