2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Computational Science in California

If you plan on getting your master's degree in computational science, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #129 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in California to determine which ones were the most popular for computational science students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 31 master's degrees in computational science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computational Science School for Your Master's Degree

The computational science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Computational Science in California ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality computational science program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

More Ways to Rank Computational Science Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for computational science.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Computational Science in California

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for computational science students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Computational Science Students Working on Their Master's

1

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA

22 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in computational science needs to take a look at University of California - San Diego. Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in computational science in California.

There were about 22 computational science individuals who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in computational science from University of California - San Diego

2

Chapman University
Orange, CA

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in computational science needs to check out Chapman University. Located in the city of Orange, Chapman is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in computational science in California.

There were roughly 8 computational science students who graduated with this degree at Chapman in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in computational science from Chapman University

3

University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in computational science needs to look into University of California - Irvine. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in computational science in California. More information about a master’s in computational science from University of California - Irvine

4

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computational science. Located in the city of Stockton, Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. More information about a master’s in computational science from University of the Pacific

Best Computational Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computational Science Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded

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Rankings in Majors Related to Computational Science

One of 44 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Computational Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	187
Gerontology	156
Dispute Resolution	145
Sustainability Science	131
Nutrition Science	108
Biological & Physical Science	67
International Studies	58
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution	54
Human Computer Interaction	52
Museum Studies	37

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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