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Computer Science at California State University-East Bay

Computer Science at California State University-East Bay

If you plan to study Computer Science, consider the program at California State University-East Bay. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State University-East Bay sits in Hayward, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 311 computer science degrees were granted at California State University-East Bay.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-East Bay

Many students take online classes at California State University-East Bay. Among 12,326 students, 4,497 (36%) studied exclusively online and 5,436 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at California State University-East Bay

Use these rankings to compare California State University-East Bay’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #35 of 103
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #46 of 142
Best Value California #65 of 102
Best Value Far Western (Region) #78 of 141
Best Value Nationwide #158 of 635
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #211 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from California State University-East Bay

Those who finish California State University-East Bay’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Science at California State University-East Bay
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $59,738
2 years $65,387
3 years $72,620
4 years $94,132
5 years $111,870

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from California State University-East Bay earn a median of $94,132, compared with $73,339 for all California State University-East Bay graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer Science earnings compared with all majors at California State University-East Bay

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from California State University-East Bay stands at $15,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Science graduates at California State University-East Bay, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at California State University-East Bay are 28% women (87) and 72% men (224).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at California State University-East Bay

Among the 209 bachelor’s computer science graduates at California State University-East Bay, 20% were women (42) and 80% were men (167).

California State University-East Bay 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 State University-East Bay.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 36
Hispanic / Latino 36
Black / African American 8
Asian 88
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3
Two or More Races 9
International (Nonresident) 17
Unknown 12
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at California State University-East Bay

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-East Bay, higher than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at California State University-East Bay

Among the 102 master’s computer science degrees awarded at California State University-East Bay, 44% were women (45) and 56% were men (57).

California State University-East Bay 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 State University-East Bay.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 4
International (Nonresident) 97
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at California State University-East Bay

Minority students account for 5% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at California State University-East Bay, below 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 University-East Bay

The Computer Science program at California State University-East Bay breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 311

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at California State University-East Bay work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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