General Computer Science at University of California-San Diego
If you plan to study General Computer Science, consider the program at University of California-San Diego. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-San Diego is in La Jolla, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 854 general computer science degrees were awarded at University of California-San Diego.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-San Diego
Online coursework is an option at University of California-San Diego. Of 44,256 students, 236 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Computer Science graduates at University of California-San Diego, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Computer Science graduates at University of California-San Diego are 21% women (183) and 79% men (671).
General Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of California-San Diego
Among the 415 bachelor’s general computer science graduates at University of California-San Diego, 20% were women (82) and 80% were men (333).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 53 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 213 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 85 |
| Unknown | 27 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, above the national average of 47%.*
General Computer Science Master’s Program at University of California-San Diego
Of the 393 master’s general computer science degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 23% were women (91) and 77% were men (302).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 53 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 301 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 16% of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than the national average of 12%.*
General Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of California-San Diego
Among the 46 doctoral general computer science graduates at University of California-San Diego, 22% were women (10) and 78% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 31 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 9% of General Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, below the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Computer Science Graduates
Students who finish General Computer Science program at University of California-San Diego pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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