Information Technology at University of California-Santa Cruz
What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Technology, consider the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 107 information technology degrees were granted at University of California-Santa Cruz.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Santa Cruz
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Santa Cruz’s Information Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 637 |
| Best Value | California | #34 of 46 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #63 of 80 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #376 of 630 |
Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz
Graduates of University of California-Santa Cruz’s Information Technology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,725 |
| 2 years | $60,185 |
| 3 years | $70,114 |
| 4 years | $86,880 |
| 5 years | $108,700 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Information Technology graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $86,880, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Information Technology graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz is $20,020.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 28% women (30) and 72% men (77).
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Of the 107 bachelor’s information technology graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 28% were women (30) and 72% were men (77).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 53 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 69% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, above the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at University of California-Santa Cruz
The Information Technology program at University of California-Santa Cruz breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology Management | 107 |
Best-Paid Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Students who finish Information Technology program at University of California-Santa Cruz pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.