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. We've also included details on how UCR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 212 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 191 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 97 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UCR. This makes it the #36 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,034 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 UCR, compsci students borrow a median amount of $32,992 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 UCR is $299 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 | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,433 | $19,433 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,934 | $4,934 |
Learn more about UCR tuition and fees.
The compsci program at UCR awarded 212 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 84% of these degrees went to men with the other 16% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UCR 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 UCR Online Learning page.
Of the 54 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from UCR in 2022, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of California - Riverside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.