General Computer Science at Harvard University
If you plan to study General Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Harvard University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Harvard University sits in Cambridge, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 67 general computer science degrees were granted at Harvard University.
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Studying Online at Harvard University
Many students take online classes at Harvard University. Among 30,259 students, 7,584 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,603 (5%) took at least some classes online.
General Computer Science Rankings at Harvard University
Use these rankings to compare Harvard University’s General Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 17 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #308 of 566 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Computer Science graduates at Harvard University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Computer Science graduates at Harvard University are 33% women (22) and 67% men (45).
General Computer Science Master’s Program at Harvard University
Among the 42 master’s general computer science degrees awarded at Harvard University, 26% were women (11) and 74% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Harvard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 43% of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Harvard University, higher than the national average of 15%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the General Computer Science program at Harvard University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.