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Stevens is leading the future of technology education with the establishment of a new School of Computing — made possible by millions of dollars in philanthropic support from alumni and friends who share Stevens’ vision to advance the next era in AI and technology innovation.

The Facts

$33.57 million: Philanthropic support secured to date

1: National search launched for a founding dean

Fall 2026: School of Computing to launch

50+: Combined majors possible as computing integrates across engineering, business, sciences, arts and humanities

$105,990: Median annual wage for computing professionals in software development, data science, cybersecurity and AI*

3,000+: Projected School of Computing enrollment by 2034, tripling current computer science department size

$97,300: Average starting salary, computer science and cybersecurity majors, Stevens Class of 2025

7: Degree programs launching with the school in Fall 2026, including a B.S. in AI, consolidating Stevens’ existing computing education under one structure

6-8: Additional degree programs planned for future development, including B.S. degrees in data science and computational biology

*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024

Other Key Facts and Figures

  • The Class of 2025 Career Outcomes Report, released in March, found more than 93% of graduates achieved their desired outcome within six months. Women graduates achieved an even higher outcomes rate of 96%, while those entering the workforce reported an average starting salary of $86,900.

  • As part of its Transfer Student Success Initiative (STSSI), Stevens partnered with Hudson County Community College (HCCC). The schools will collaborate to identify transfer pathways and align courses and prerequisites. The partnership also creates opportunities for joint research and ongoing campus engagement.

  • Stevens continues to rank as a leader in online education by U.S. News & World Report. Stevens placed nationally in seven graduate education categories across the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science and the School of Business, ranking No. 1 in New Jersey in five.

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