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Computer Science at University of California - Santa Cruz

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. We've also included details on how UC Santa Cruz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in computer science.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Computer Science Degrees Available at UC Santa Cruz

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

UC Santa Cruz Computer Science Rankings

UC Santa Cruz was ranked #44 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 #9 in California.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	43
Best Computer Science Schools	44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	50
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	52
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	54
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	56
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	56
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	57
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools	62
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools	64
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	64
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	65
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	70
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	72
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	73
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	74
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	76
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	76
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	76
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	84
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	85
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	86
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	86
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	90
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	90
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	90
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	91
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	94
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans	94
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	101
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	106
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	107
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	112
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	113
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	129
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science	133
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	144
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	155
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	173
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	192
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates	201
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	237
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science	293

Popularity of Computer Science at UC Santa Cruz

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 670 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 667 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 52 students received their master’s degree in computer science from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #67 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in computer science in 2021, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

 

UC Santa Cruz Computer Science Students

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

UC Santa Cruz Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

Of the 670 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from UC Santa Cruz in 2020-2021, 82% were men and 18% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in computer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	252
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	78
White	188
Non-Resident Aliens	70
Other Races	79

UC Santa Cruz Computer Science Master’s Program

The computer science program at UC Santa Cruz awarded 52 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in computer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	8
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	7
Non-Resident Aliens	33
Other Races	1

References

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.