Computer Science at California State University-Long Beach
If you are interested in studying Computer Science, take a look at what California State University-Long Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 493 computer science degrees were awarded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Long Beach
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Long Beach. Among 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) studied exclusively online and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Long Beach’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #39 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #52 of 142 |
| Best Value | California | #54 of 102 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #57 of 141 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 635 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #233 of 637 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Those who finish California State University-Long Beach’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 | $60,701 |
| 2 years | $62,792 |
| 3 years | $72,255 |
| 4 years | $84,658 |
| 5 years | $93,142 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from California State University-Long Beach report median earnings of $84,658, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from California State University-Long Beach comes in at $14,619.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Science graduates at California State University-Long Beach, by degree type.
Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 22% women (108) and 78% men (385).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 335 bachelor’s computer science graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 18% were women (61) and 82% were men (274).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 83 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 159 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 32 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Among the 158 master’s computer science degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 30% were women (47) and 70% were men (111).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 143 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, 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-Long Beach
The Computer Science program at California State University-Long Beach includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 493 |
Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Students who finish Computer Science program at California State University-Long Beach pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.