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Computer Science at California State University-Bakersfield

If you plan to study Computer Science, consider the program at California State University-Bakersfield. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Bakersfield is in Bakersfield, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 53 computer science graduations were recorded at California State University-Bakersfield.

Online Class Availability at California State University-Bakersfield

Many students take online classes at California State University-Bakersfield. Of 10,419 students, 1,212 (12%) studied exclusively online and 5,881 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from California State University-Bakersfield

Those who finish California State University-Bakersfield’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$50,856
3 years	$60,695
4 years	$73,773
5 years	$83,688

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Science graduates from California State University-Bakersfield report median earnings of $73,773, compared with $56,447 for all California State University-Bakersfield graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Science graduates at California State University-Bakersfield, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at California State University-Bakersfield are 13% women (7) and 87% men (46).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Bakersfield

Of the 53 bachelor’s computer science graduates at California State University-Bakersfield, 13% were women (7) and 87% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	28
Black / African American	2
Asian	10
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 79% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Bakersfield, above 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 California State University-Bakersfield

This Computer Science program at California State University-Bakersfield offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	53

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at California State University-Bakersfield pursue many career paths. 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.