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Computer Science at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is in Arcata, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 computer science degrees were awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.

Studying Online at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Many students take online classes at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Of 6,237 students, 548 (9%) studied exclusively online and 2,932 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

These rankings give you a sense of how California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #77 of 102
Best Schools (Quality) California #89 of 103
Best Value Far Western (Region) #95 of 141
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #122 of 142
Best Value Nationwide #275 of 635
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #495 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Students who complete California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’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 Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,497
2 years $53,775
3 years $69,150
4 years $72,511

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt report median earnings of $72,511, compared with $44,237 for all California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates — about 64% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer Science earnings compared with all majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is $17,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Science graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt are 21% women (8) and 79% men (31).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Among the 39 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, 21% were women (8) and 79% were men (31).

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 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 Polytechnic University-Humboldt.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 6
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, higher than 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 Polytechnic University-Humboldt

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

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 39

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 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

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