Computer Science at California State University-Chico
If you plan to study Computer Science, consider the program at California State University-Chico. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Chico is in Chico, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 107 computer science degrees were awarded at California State University-Chico.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Chico
Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) studied exclusively online and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at California State University-Chico
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Chico’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 142 |
| Best Value | California | #82 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #94 of 637 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #103 of 141 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #246 of 635 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 142 |
| Best Value | California | #82 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #94 of 637 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #103 of 141 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #246 of 635 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from California State University-Chico
Those who finish California State University-Chico’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,808 |
| 2 years | $74,241 |
| 3 years | $91,563 |
| 4 years | $108,095 |
| 5 years | $125,103 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from California State University-Chico report median earnings of $108,095, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 87% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer Science graduates from California State University-Chico is $20,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Science graduates at California State University-Chico, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at California State University-Chico are 11% women (12) and 89% men (95).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico
Of the 75 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 7% were women (5) and 93% were men (70).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 45% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, lower than the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at California State University-Chico
Among the 32 master’s computer science graduates at California State University-Chico, 22% were women (7) and 78% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 25 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 6% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, below the national average of 12%.*
*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-Chico
The Computer Science program at California State University-Chico breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 107 |
Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the Computer Science program at California State University-Chico go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Computer Science majors, 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.