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Computer & Information Sciences at University of California - Santa Cruz

705 Bachelor's Degrees
99 Master's Degrees
9 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UC Santa Cruz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in computer & information sciences.

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Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available at UC Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz Computer & Information Sciences Rankings

UC Santa Cruz is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences. More specifically it was ranked #73 out of 798 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 55
Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 72
Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools 73
Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 73
Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 76

Popularity of Computer & Information Sciences at UC Santa Cruz

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 705 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 805 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 99 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #122 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #88 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Computer & Information Sciences from UC Santa Cruz Cost?

$14,560 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$23,427 Average Student Debt

UC Santa Cruz Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,834 $42,611
Fees $2,726 $2,726
Books and Supplies $1,315 $1,315
On Campus Room and Board $18,785 $18,785
On Campus Other Expenses $5,646 $5,646

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UC Santa Cruz Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 705 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from UC Santa Cruz in 2021-2022, 81% were men and 19% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 279
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 90
White 183
Non-Resident Aliens 77
Other Races 65

Does UC Santa Cruz Offer an Online BS in Computer & Information Sciences?

UC Santa Cruz does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Santa Cruz Online Learning page.

UC Santa Cruz Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 students earned a master's degree in computer & information sciences from UC Santa Cruz. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in computer & information sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 24
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 19
Non-Resident Aliens 33
Other Races 5

UC Santa Cruz Computer & Information Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.

Computer & Information Sciences Majors

Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 657
Information Technology 98
Computer Software & Applications 40
Computer Information Systems 20

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