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Computer Science at Marist University

If you plan to study Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Marist University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Marist University is located in Poughkeepsie, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 31 computer science degrees were granted at Marist University.

Online & Distance Learning at Marist University

Many students take online classes at Marist University. Among 6,356 students, 493 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,799 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Marist University

Use these rankings to compare Marist University’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#28 of 56
Best Value	New York	#55 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#56 of 112
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#106 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#285 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#620 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Marist University

Those who finish Marist University’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$73,698
2 years	$79,389
3 years	$89,521
4 years	$102,815
5 years	$120,803

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from Marist University earn a median of $102,815, compared with $73,700 for all Marist University graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from Marist University stands at $25,897.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Science graduates at Marist University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Marist University are 13% women (4) and 87% men (27).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Marist University

Of the 31 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Marist University, 13% were women (4) and 87% were men (27).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Marist University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 19% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Marist University, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Marist University

The Computer Science program at Marist University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	31

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at Marist University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for 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
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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.