by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCSD UC San Diego. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 63 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCSD UC San Diego highly for computer & information sciences, ranked #20 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 20 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in California | 5 of 157 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in computer & information sciences at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 654 |
| Master’s | 428 |
| Doctoral | 46 |
The computer & information sciences field at UCSD UC San Diego covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 854 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 257 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-San Diego conferred 654 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
UCSD UC San Diego is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSD UC San Diego go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $188,532 a year. This is higher than $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCSD UC San Diego, computer & information sciences students accumulate a median of $16,550 in student loans. This is below $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 74% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are Asian. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 337 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 141 |
| Other Races | 59 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCSD UC San Diego. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 428 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 46 |
