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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

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There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 81 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
1,330 Total Awards
$61,396 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of Southern California to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Far Western US Region . University of Southern California is a large private not-for-profit school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 1,330 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at USC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.

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709 Total Awards
$17,754 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Washington - Seattle Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Far Western US Region . UW Seattle is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 709 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UW Seattle. In 2019-2020 about 7% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
378 Total Awards
$14,160 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Berkeley, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 378 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UC Berkeley does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 90% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
382 Total Awards
$13,564 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of California - San Diego helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Far Western US Region . UCSD is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 382 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UCSD does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Stanford University

Stanford, California
332 Total Awards
$55,011 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at Stanford University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Far Western US Region . Stanford is a private not-for-profit institution located in Stanford, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 332 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Stanford. In fact, around 10% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
272 Total Awards
$28,496 Average Tuition & Fees

Academy of Art University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in San Francisco, California, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 272 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Academy of Art University does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 81% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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199 Total Awards
$17,874 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Washington - Tacoma Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Tacoma, Washington, the medium-sized public school awarded 199 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UW Tacoma. In 2019-2020 about 4% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
187 Total Awards
$13,356 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, University of California - Irvine did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Irvine, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 187 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UC Irvine does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
165 Total Awards
$27,250 Average Tuition & Fees

University of San Francisco ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. USFCA is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 165 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at USFCA. In fact, around 100% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

California State University - Fullerton

Fullerton, California
151 Total Awards
$8,410 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, California State University - Fullerton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 151 students in 2020-2021.

Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Cal State Fullerton. In fact, around 99% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full California State University - Fullerton Report

#11

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
135 Total Awards
$13,036 Average Tuition & Fees

University of California - Los Angeles ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Los Angeles, California, the large public school awarded 135 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UCLA does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

National University

La Jolla, California
116 Total Awards

National University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in La Jolla, California, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 116 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at National University. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, California
108 Total Awards

Naval Postgraduate School landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. Naval Postgraduate School is a public institution located in Monterey, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 108 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Naval Postgraduate School. In 2019-2020 about 47% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
99 Total Awards
$13,895 Average Tuition & Fees

University of California - Santa Cruz ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Santa Cruz, California, the fairly large public school handed out 99 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

UC Santa Cruz does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
98 Total Awards
$15,569 Average Tuition & Fees

Oregon State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. Oregon State University is a large public school located in Corvallis, Oregon that handed out 98 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Oregon State. In 2019-2020 about 43% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
97 Total Awards
$13,467 Average Tuition & Fees

University of California - Riverside ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Riverside, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 97 students in 2020-2021.

Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at UCR, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
88 Total Awards
$9,570 Average Tuition & Fees

San Diego State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. This large public school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 88 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at SDSU. In fact, around 91% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
87 Total Awards
$16,518 Average Tuition & Fees

Portland State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. This large public school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 87 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Portland State University does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 20% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#19

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, California
83 Total Awards
$8,280 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - Long Beach did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Long Beach, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 83 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at CSULB, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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78 Total Awards
$8,429 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - East Bay did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Hayward, California, the fairly large public school handed out 78 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Cal State East Bay, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
114 Total Awards
$9,286 Average Tuition & Fees

San Jose State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. San Jose State is a large public school situated in San Jose, California. It awarded 114 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since San Jose State does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
72 Total Awards
$13,608 Average Tuition & Fees

University of California - Davis came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UC Davis is a large public school situated in Davis, California. It awarded 72 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at UC Davis, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 52% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#23

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
71 Total Awards
$6,607 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. UNLV is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 71 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at UNLV, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#24

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, California
68 Total Awards
$36,380 Average Tuition & Fees

Claremont Graduate University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Claremont, California, and it awarded 68 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Claremont Graduate University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#25

California State University - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
60 Total Awards
$8,219 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - Los Angeles ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This large public school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 60 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Cal State LA. In fact, around 100% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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