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Computer Information Systems at University of California-San Diego

If you are interested in studying Computer Information Systems, take a look at what University of California-San Diego. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-San Diego is located in La Jolla, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 257 computer information systems degrees were granted at University of California-San Diego.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-San Diego

Distance learning is available at University of California-San Diego. Of 44,256 students, 236 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at University of California-San Diego

Rankings can help you compare University of California-San Diego’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#4 of 75
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 102
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#20 of 839
Best Value	California	#39 of 72
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#48 of 99
Best Value	Nationwide	#223 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from University of California-San Diego

Graduates of University of California-San Diego’s Computer Information Systems program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$116,086

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at University of California-San Diego, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at University of California-San Diego are 35% women (91) and 65% men (166).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at University of California-San Diego

Of the 239 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 36% were women (86) and 64% were men (153).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	18
Black / African American	1
Asian	124
Two or More Races	9
International (Nonresident)	56
Unknown	11

Minority students account for 64% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at University of California-San Diego

Of the 18 master’s computer information systems graduates at University of California-San Diego, 28% were women (5) and 72% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	8
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, above the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at University of California-San Diego

The Computer Information Systems program at University of California-San Diego offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Information Technology	239
Other Computer Sciences	18

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at University of California-San Diego go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Information Systems 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
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.