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Computer Science at California State University-Monterey Bay

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, take a look at what California State University-Monterey Bay. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Monterey Bay sits in Seaside, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 199 computer science graduations were recorded at California State University-Monterey Bay.

Studying Online at California State University-Monterey Bay

Many students take online classes at California State University-Monterey Bay. Of 7,713 students, 420 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,559 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at California State University-Monterey Bay

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Monterey Bay’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #33 of 103
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #44 of 142
Best Value California #83 of 102
Best Value Far Western (Region) #105 of 141
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #205 of 637
Best Value Nationwide #260 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Science at California State University-Monterey Bay
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $59,412
2 years $61,516
5 years $86,576

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay is $16,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Science graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay are 18% women (35) and 82% men (164).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Monterey Bay

Of the 199 bachelor’s computer science graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay, 18% were women (35) and 82% were men (164).

California State University-Monterey Bay gender breakdown of Computer Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 57
Hispanic / Latino 78
Black / African American 8
Asian 23
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 19
Unknown 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at California State University-Monterey Bay

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Monterey Bay, 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-Monterey Bay

The Computer Science program at California State University-Monterey Bay offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 199

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at California State University-Monterey Bay go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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

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