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Computer Science at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Computer Science at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is in San Luis Obispo, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 247 computer science graduations were recorded at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

Studying Online at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Many students take online classes at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Of 23,069 students, 127 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,947 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

These rankings give you a sense of how California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #8 of 103
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #9 of 142
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #42 of 637
Best Value California #84 of 102
Best Value Far Western (Region) #108 of 141
Best Value Nationwide #249 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Students who complete California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $91,351

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Science graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at $19,298.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo are 20% women (49) and 80% men (198).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Among the 219 bachelor’s computer science graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 21% were women (46) and 79% were men (173).

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 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 Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 80
Hispanic / Latino 22
Asian 73
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 14
International (Nonresident) 18
Unknown 11
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Minority students account for 50% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Among the 28 master’s computer science degrees awarded at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 11% were women (3) and 89% were men (25).

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo gender breakdown of Computer Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 6
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, higher than the national average of 12%.*

*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 Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

This Computer Science program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 247

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Science majors, 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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