PhD in Computer Science

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

3 Years

Diversity

Others:

1%

Asian:

22%

Black or African American:

6%

Hispanic:

15%

White:

44%

Two or More Races:

12%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

81%

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Aetna

Dell

BAE Systems

AECOM

Fluor

AEG

Aerotek

Dell Technologies

Mondelez International

Edelman

NAEYC

Adelaide Health

AEG Presents

Philadelphia School District

Baker Tilly

Delta Air Lines

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$35,000 / year

Overall Cost

$52,000 / year

FAQs

• IS the GRE required?

  

  GRE scores are no longer required or accepted for the Ph.D. program. GRE scores will not be reviewed or considered by the Allen School, even if they are submitted to the University of Washington. Other graduate programs at the University of Washington may still require the GRE.

• Are students fully funded? How much this will cost?

  

  The Allen School provides every student accepted to our Ph.D. program with 3 years of guaranteed financial support in the form of teaching and research assistantships or fellowships. In exchange for 20 hours of work per week, research and teaching assistants receive: Tuition waiver of all but approximately $250 per quarter in fees. Monthly stipend to cover living expenses Health insurance (100% of premium for student, 65% of premium for dependents) There are two types of fellowships: those that students can apply for directly, and those that require a faculty nomination. At the application stage, students are more likely to be interested in the first category. Learn more at the Graduate School Fellowship page.

• What are my chances of being admitted into the PHD program?

  

  Admission to the Ph.D. program is extremely competitive. In 2023, we saw over 3,000 applications and send offers to 150 students. The average GPA of admits is 3.8, though GPA is not a major factor in admissions. Competitive students will be able to demonstrate their research potential through their application materials, supported by letters of recommendation that reinforce this information. We utilize holistic admissions processes and look to the whole history of the student, including access to research opportunities (or lack thereof).