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

11 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 Most Popular Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mathematics & Computer Science program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for math and compsci majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our analysis found University of California - San Diego to be the most popular school for mathematics and computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. UCSD is a fairly large public school located in the large city of La Jolla.

Of the 216 students majoring in math and compsci at UCSD, 69% are male and 31% are female.

Math & CompSci majors at UCSD take out an average of $16,616 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $258, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Mathematics & Computer Science at University of California - San Diego Report

#3

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA

Out of the 11 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Santa Clara University landed the # 3 spot on the list. SCU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Santa Clara.

About 24% of the students majoring in math and compsci at the school are women while 76% are male.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of California - Irvine is a great place for mathematics and computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 47% of the math and compsci majors at the school.

Full Mathematics & Computer Science at University of California - Irvine Report

#5

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvey Mudd College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Harvey Mudd College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Claremont.

Of the 36 students majoring in math and compsci at Harvey Mudd College, 47% are male and 53% are female.

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#6

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Pepperdine is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Malibu.

Women make up 33% of the math and compsci majors at the school.

Full Mathematics & Computer Science at Pepperdine University Report

#7

Scripps College

Claremont, CA

Scripps College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Scripps is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Claremont.

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Saint Mary’s College of California did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Moraga, SMC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Fresno Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fresno.

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#8

Pitzer College

Claremont, CA

Pitzer College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Pitzer is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Claremont.

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

Explore all the Most Popular Mathematics & Computer Science Schools 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 11 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Toresbe.

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