Computer & Information Sciences at University of California-Santa Cruz
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Santa Cruz sits in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Studying Online at University of California-Santa Cruz
Distance learning is available at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) studied exclusively online and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
Rankings can help you compare University of California-Santa Cruz’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #14 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 239 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | California | #110 of 154 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #164 of 235 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #842 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #14 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 239 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | California | #110 of 154 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #164 of 235 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #842 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz
Students who complete University of California-Santa Cruz’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,963 |
| 2 years | $63,097 |
| 3 years | $83,557 |
| 4 years | $100,000 |
| 5 years | $118,928 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz take home a median $100,000, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz is $18,343.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at University of California-Santa Cruz work across a variety of fields. Here 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 |
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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