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Computer Science at University of California - Santa Barbara

We'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, and more. In addition, we cover how UCSB ranks in comparison to other schools with computer science programs.

Go directly to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Computer Science Degrees Available at UCSB

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science
• Doctorate Degree in Computer Science

UCSB Computer Science Rankings

UCSB was ranked #45 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #10 in California.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	18
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	20
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	27
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	27
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	28
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	29
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	29
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	30
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	33
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	35
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	37
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	38
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools	39
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	40
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	40
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	41
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	41
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools	42
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	43
Best Computer Science Schools	45
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	45
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	45
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	46
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	47
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	47
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	47
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	47
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	47
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	49
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates	50
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	53
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	54
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	55
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	58
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans	63
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	64
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science	81
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	87
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	96
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	96
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	127
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	232
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science	267

Popularity of Computer Science at UCSB

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 171 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in computer science from UCSB. This makes it the #106 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in computer science in 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

 

Computer Science Student Diversity at UCSB

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.

UCSB Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 171 computer science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCSB. Of these graduates, 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 - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in computer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	52
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	12
White	31
Non-Resident Aliens	51
Other Races	24

UCSB Computer Science Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from UCSB. 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 - Santa Barbara with a master's in computer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	18
Other Races	0

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Nandaro under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.