by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SSU ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at SSU was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #35 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sonoma State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at SSU is $62,348. This is less than $63,247, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SSU, compsci students borrow a median amount of $20,305 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Sonoma State University.
Of the 53 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from SSU in 2021, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sonoma State University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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