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Computer Science at Calvin University

If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what Calvin University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Calvin University is located in Grand Rapids, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 computer science degrees were granted at Calvin University.

Online Class Availability at Calvin University

Distance learning is available at Calvin University. Of 3,681 students, 318 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 108 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Calvin University

Use these rankings to compare Calvin University’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 11
Best Value	Michigan	#9 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#25 of 77
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#58 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#250 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#484 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Calvin University

Graduates of Calvin 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	$50,594
2 years	$61,020
3 years	$73,154
4 years	$84,959
5 years	$91,999

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from Calvin University earn a median of $84,959, compared with $55,815 for all Calvin University graduates — about 52% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Science graduates from Calvin University is $19,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Science graduates at Calvin University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at Calvin University are 25% women (7) and 75% men (21).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Calvin University

Of the 28 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Calvin University, 25% were women (7) and 75% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	11

Minority students account for 11% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Calvin University, lower than 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 Calvin University

This Computer Science program at Calvin University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	28

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at Calvin University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer Science graduates, 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.