Computer Science at University of California-San Diego
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University of California-San Diego is located in La Jolla, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 854 computer science degrees were granted at University of California-San Diego.
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Studying Online at University of California-San Diego
Distance learning is available at University of California-San Diego. Among 44,256 students, 236 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at University of California-San Diego
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-San Diego’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #8 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 59 |
| Best Value | California | #16 of 41 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 364 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #156 of 364 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 27 |
| Best Value | California | #3 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 38 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 215 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 97 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of California-San Diego
Graduates of University of California-San Diego’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 | $107,208 |
| 2 years | $123,690 |
| 3 years | $148,645 |
| 4 years | $186,985 |
| 5 years | $168,719 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from University of California-San Diego take home a median $186,985, compared with $84,922 for all University of California-San Diego graduates — about 120% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer Science graduates from University of California-San Diego comes in at $16,550.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Computer Science graduates at University of California-San Diego, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at University of California-San Diego are 21% women (183) and 79% men (671).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of California-San Diego
Of the 415 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 20% were women (82) and 80% were men (333).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 53 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 213 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 85 |
| Unknown | 27 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at University of California-San Diego
Of the 393 master’s computer science degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 23% were women (91) and 77% were men (302).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 53 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 301 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of California-San Diego
Among the 46 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 22% were women (10) and 78% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 31 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 9% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, below the national average of 13%.*
*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 University of California-San Diego
The Computer Science program at University of California-San Diego breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 854 |
Careers Related to Computer Science
Those who complete Computer Science program at University of California-San Diego commonly work in the following types of careers:
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.