by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CSUN. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #24 out of 46 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CSUN among the top schools in the country for computer science, coming in at #151 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 151 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in California | 25 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in computer science at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 235 |
| Master’s | 81 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Northridge handed out 235 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
CSUN is a solid choice among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #24 out of 46 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUN report a median salary of $107,813 a year. This is above $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSUN, computer science students accumulate a median of $18,483 in student loans. This is above $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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Among recent graduates, 86% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 14 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CSUN. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 81 |
