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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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is in the top 10% of the country for compsci. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 405 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 29 |
| Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 163 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 178 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $111,141 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
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.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
Of the 163 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2022, 78% were men and 22% were 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 bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Of the 37 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021-2022, 76% were men and 24% were 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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
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