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Computer & Information Sciences at San Diego State University

Computer & Information Sciences at San Diego State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what San Diego State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

San Diego State University is located in San Diego, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at San Diego State University

Online coursework is an option at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at San Diego State University

These rankings give you a sense of how San Diego State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #21 of 158
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #27 of 239
Best Value California #111 of 154
Best Value Far Western (Region) #163 of 235
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #168 of 1,619
Best Value Nationwide #844 of 1,600

Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from San Diego State University

Those who finish San Diego State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer & Information Sciences at San Diego State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,997
2 years $66,318
3 years $76,755
4 years $91,805
5 years $101,347

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from San Diego State University take home a median $91,805, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer & Information Sciences earnings compared with all majors at San Diego State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from San Diego State University is $16,499.

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at San Diego State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Health Informatics Specialists $156,714
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

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