by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SSU ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at SSU was ranked #202 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #23 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 202 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sonoma State University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,481 a year. This is less than $70,400, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SSU, compsci students borrow a median amount of $36,289 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
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 | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Books and Supplies | $822 | $822 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,770 | $15,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,492 | $2,492 |
Learn more about SSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 87% of compsci bachelor's degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sonoma State University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
SSU 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 SSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Sonoma State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.