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 UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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UC Irvine is in the top 10% of the country for compsci. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 405 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 744 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 822 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 164 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UC Irvine. This makes it the #24 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,161 a year. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, compsci students borrow a median amount of $28,282 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at UC Irvine is $215 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
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Of the 744 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Irvine, about 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UC Irvine are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 406 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 124 |
| Other Races | 66 |
UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine Online Learning page.
CompSci majors graduating with a master's degree from UC Irvine make a median salary of $148,476 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all compsci graduates with a master's is $107,251.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 115 students earned a master's degree in compsci from UC Irvine. 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 University of California - Irvine with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 77 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 135 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 62 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.