by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 63 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, placing at #81 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 81 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in California | 13 of 157 |
The following degree levels are available for computer & information sciences at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 219 |
| Master’s | 28 |
This computer & information sciences field at Cal Poly includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 247 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 219 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Cal Poly is in the top 15% of the country for computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $19,298 in student loans. This is above $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 79% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Roughly 37% 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 bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 26 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal Poly. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 28 |