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Computer Science at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

178 Bachelor's Degrees
28 Master's Degrees
#65 Overall Quality
We'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, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer science.

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Computer Science Degrees Available at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Computer Science Rankings

The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer science list. It is also ranked #11 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 28
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science 29
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 31
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates 42
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools 51
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools 52
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 63
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 63
Best Computer Science Schools 65
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 65
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 67
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 68
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 71
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 76
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 77
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 79
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 79
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 80
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 83
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 84
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 84
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 88
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 95
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 98
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science 99
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 100
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 104
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 119
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 124
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 125
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 135
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans 147

Popularity of Computer Science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 178 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 191 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in computer science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #106 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.


 

Computer Science Student Diversity at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

Of the 178 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2020-2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 55
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 13
White 76
Non-Resident Aliens 11
Other Races 21

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Computer Science Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 computer science majors earned their master's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a master's in computer science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 7

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