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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for computer science. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 396 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 537 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 435 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 308 students received their master’s degree in computer science from UCSD. This makes it the #8 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in computer science in 2021, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at University of California - San Diego.
Of the 537 computer science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCSD, about 79% were men and 21% were women.
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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 241 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 118 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Of the 308 students who graduated with a Master’s in computer science from UCSD in 2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 228 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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