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Computer Science at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, consider the program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona sits in Pomona, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 345 computer science graduations were recorded at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.

Studying Online at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Online coursework is an option at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Of 27,636 students, 742 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,977 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#36 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#47 of 142
Best Value	California	#66 of 102
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#80 of 141
Best Value	Nationwide	#167 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#214 of 637

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

Those who finish California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’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	$62,011
2 years	$64,394
3 years	$76,474
4 years	$92,118
5 years	$107,324

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona report median earnings of $92,118, compared with $71,805 for all California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at $16,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are 22% women (77) and 78% men (268).

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

Of the 323 bachelor’s computer science graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, 22% were women (70) and 78% were men (253).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	56
Hispanic / Latino	71
Black / African American	6
Asian	153
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	11
International (Nonresident)	13
Unknown	12

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Of the 22 master’s computer science degrees awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, 32% were women (7) and 68% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 36% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, above 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 State Polytechnic University-Pomona

The Computer Science program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	345

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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

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.