by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 178 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 191 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #106 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $91,351. This is higher than $63,247, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, compsci students borrow a median amount of $19,298 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $325 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 178 students earned a bachelor's degree in compsci from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 21 |
The compsci program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo awarded 28 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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