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Computer & Information Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara

Computer & Information Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at University of California-Santa Barbara. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara, CA.

Studying Online at University of California-Santa Barbara

Many students take online classes at University of California-Santa Barbara. Of 26,133 students, 57 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,195 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at University of California-Santa Barbara

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Santa Barbara’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #8 of 158
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #9 of 239
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #55 of 1,619
Best Value California #92 of 154
Best Value Far Western (Region) #137 of 235
Best Value Nationwide #621 of 1,600

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #8 of 158
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #9 of 239
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #55 of 1,619
Best Value California #92 of 154
Best Value Far Western (Region) #137 of 235
Best Value Nationwide #621 of 1,600

Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara

Graduates of University of California-Santa Barbara’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 University of California-Santa Barbara
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $86,276
2 years $81,554
3 years $96,623
4 years $118,830
5 years $145,485

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $118,830, compared with $66,666 for all University of California-Santa Barbara graduates — about 78% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer & Information Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Santa Barbara

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara is $11,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at University of California-Santa Barbara go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, 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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