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Computer Science at California State University-Sacramento

Computer Science at California State University-Sacramento

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, take a look at what California State University-Sacramento. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 390 computer science degrees were granted at California State University-Sacramento.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Sacramento

Online coursework is an option at California State University-Sacramento. Of 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) studied exclusively online and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at California State University-Sacramento

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Sacramento’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #24 of 103
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #28 of 142
Best Value California #55 of 102
Best Value Far Western (Region) #62 of 141
Best Value Nationwide #112 of 635
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #124 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from California State University-Sacramento

Graduates of California State University-Sacramento’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-Sacramento
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,510
2 years $67,240
3 years $80,353
4 years $90,351
5 years $108,027

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer Science graduates from California State University-Sacramento report median earnings of $90,351, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from California State University-Sacramento comes in at $15,625.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Science graduates at California State University-Sacramento, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 15% women (57) and 85% men (333).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Sacramento

Of the 350 bachelor’s computer science graduates at California State University-Sacramento, 11% were women (40) and 89% were men (310).

California State University-Sacramento 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-Sacramento.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 99
Hispanic / Latino 54
Black / African American 5
Asian 126
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3
Two or More Races 24
International (Nonresident) 20
Unknown 18
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at California State University-Sacramento

Minority students account for 61% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, higher than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at California State University-Sacramento

Of the 37 master’s computer science graduates at California State University-Sacramento, 46% were women (17) and 54% were men (20).

California State University-Sacramento 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-Sacramento.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 29
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at California State University-Sacramento

Minority students account for 8% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, 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-Sacramento

The Computer Science program at California State University-Sacramento offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 390

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at California State University-Sacramento pursue many career paths. Here are 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

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