by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in computer science at Cal Poly. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 32 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for computer science, coming in at #56 out of 644 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 56 of 644 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in California | 13 of 106 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer science at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 219 |
| Master’s | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 28 master’s degrees in computer science.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering computer science at the master’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 89% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of computer science master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Cal Poly. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science | 219 |