Computer Science at California State University-Los Angeles
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, consider the program at California State University-Los Angeles. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Los Angeles is in Los Angeles, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 264 computer science graduations were recorded at California State University-Los Angeles.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Los Angeles
Many students take online classes at California State University-Los Angeles. Of 23,163 students, 1,217 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,921 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at California State University-Los Angeles
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Los Angeles’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #24 of 141 |
| Best Value | California | #25 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 635 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #63 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #89 of 142 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #372 of 637 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from California State University-Los Angeles
Graduates of California State University-Los Angeles’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,088 |
| 2 years | $60,284 |
| 3 years | $60,126 |
| 4 years | $77,836 |
| 5 years | $100,735 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from California State University-Los Angeles take home a median $77,836, compared with $61,510 for all California State University-Los Angeles graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer Science graduates from California State University-Los Angeles comes in at $15,321.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Science graduates at California State University-Los Angeles, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at California State University-Los Angeles are 22% women (57) and 78% men (207).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Los Angeles
Among the 184 bachelor’s computer science graduates at California State University-Los Angeles, 21% were women (39) and 79% were men (145).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Los Angeles.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 102 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 59 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 90% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Los Angeles, above the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at California State University-Los Angeles
Of the 80 master’s computer science graduates at California State University-Los Angeles, 22% were women (18) and 78% were men (62).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at California State University-Los Angeles.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 63 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at California State University-Los Angeles, 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 University-Los Angeles
This Computer Science program at California State University-Los Angeles includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 264 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the Computer Science program at California State University-Los Angeles go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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 |
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
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