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2023-2024 (August 2023 - December 2023 - May 2024) Placement Results

Computer Science majors are very successful in the employment market, and there is currently great demand for their skills in a variety of industries. 

The Department of Computer Science BS CS graduation survey is based on self-reported information submitted by 398 of our total 445 graduates (89.4%). All questions were not answered by all respondents.

 2023-24 Graduation Results

2023-24 BS/CS Location

2023-24 BS CS Salary

Of the students reporting employment, 32% received a bonus and/or relocation allowances. For the 2023-2024 graduating class, the average self-reported starting salary for a CS undergrad was $99,486. 

Range of Bonus offers:
Midwest - $1,000 - $50,000
West - $5,000 - $50,000

Below is a sampling of companies where students took positions in 2023-2024.

Whether you want to work in a small or large company, there is a position for you. Our students accept positions at a range of companies -- from very large organizations like Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, and Google to startup companies.

 2023-24 Companies

2023 BS self-reported internship results:

Reported from 112 students, this is a sampling of where BS students accepted internships during the summer of 2023.

Average salary $33.08 per hour
Range: $7.50 - $75.00 per hour

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The Department of Computer Science BS DS graduation survey is based on self-reported information submitted by 72 of our total 82 graduates (88%). All questions were not answered by all respondents.

2023-2024 BS DS self-reported placement results:

2023-24 DS results

2023-24 BS DS location

2023-24 BS DS salary

 2023-24 BS DS companies

 

The Department of Computer Science MS graduation survey is based on self-reported information submitted by 61 of our total 91 graduates (67%). All questions were not answered by all respondents.

2023-2024 MS self-reported placement results:

 2023-24 MS results

 

 2023-24 MS location

2023-24 MS salary

 2023-24 MS Companies

The Department of Computer Science PhD graduation survey is based on self-reported information submitted by 22 of our total 29 graduates (85%). All questions were not answered by all respondents.

2023-2024 PhD self-reported placement results:

 2023-24 PhD results

 

2023-24 PhD location

 

 

2023-24 PhD companies

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: May 30, 2025 1:39 PM

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