by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Sacramento State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #22 out of 46 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Sacramento State highly for computer science, ranked #146 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 146 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in California | 24 of 105 |
The following degree levels are granted in computer science at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 350 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Sacramento conferred 350 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Sacramento State holds a strong position among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #22 out of 46 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $90,351 a year. This is higher than $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, computer science students borrow a median amount of $15,625 in student loans. This is lower than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 89% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are Asian. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 126 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 46 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Sacramento State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer Science | 3 |
