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2023 Best Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in California

5 Colleges
$80,867 Avg Salary
$19,874 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 475 degrees and certificates were awarded to mathematics and computer science students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #129 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in California to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California

The following schools top our list of the Best Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top California Schools for a Bachelor's in Mathematics & Computer Science

#1

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, CA

Our analysis found Harvey Mudd College to be the best school for mathematics and computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. Harvey Mudd College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Claremont.

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#2

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA

Out of the 5 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Santa Clara University landed the # 2 spot on the list. SCU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Santa Clara.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Irvine. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 5 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the # 4 spot on the list. UCSD is a very large public school located in the large city of La Jolla.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, math and compsci graduates from UCSD carry an average student debtload of $16,616. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $258, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Pepperdine University is a great place for mathematics and computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Pepperdine is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Malibu.

Full Mathematics & Computer Science at Pepperdine University Report

Best Mathematics & Computer Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Mathematics & Computer Science Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 26
Oregon 39

One of 44 majors within the area of study, mathematics and computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 34,975
Biological & Physical Science 30,075
Interdisciplinary Studies 9,074
International Studies 7,368
Nutrition Science 5,330

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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