by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal Poly. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 46 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for computer science, coming in at #53 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 53 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in California | 12 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer science at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 219 |
| Master’s | 28 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 219 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Cal Poly is in the top 15% of the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 46 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $19,298 in student loans. This is above $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 79% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal Poly. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 28 |