Information Technology at University of California-San Diego
What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at University of California-San Diego. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-San Diego sits in La Jolla, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 239 information technology degrees were granted at University of California-San Diego.
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Studying Online at University of California-San Diego
Online coursework is an option at University of California-San Diego. Of 44,256 students, 236 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at University of California-San Diego
Rankings can help you compare University of California-San Diego’s Information Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 382 |
| Best Value | California | #34 of 55 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #40 of 67 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 435 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Information Technology graduates at University of California-San Diego, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at University of California-San Diego are 36% women (86) and 64% men (153).
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of California-San Diego
Among the 239 bachelor’s information technology degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 36% were women (86) and 64% were men (153).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 124 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 56 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 64% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, above the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at University of California-San Diego work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
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.