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. We've also included details on how CSUSM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #22 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 169 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in compsci from CSUSM. This makes it the #72 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 CSUSM is $60,645. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,152 | $14,152 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,714 | $3,714 |
Learn more about CSUSM tuition and fees.
Of the 127 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from CSUSM in 2022, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the CSUSM compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSUSM Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in compsci from CSUSM. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at California State University - San Marcos.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.