by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how CSUN ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer science.
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CSUN ranks competitively among schools offering computer science. In particular, it placed #150 out of 637 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #25 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Northridge handed out 235 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUN report a median salary of $107,813 a year. This is above $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSUN, computer science students accumulate a median of $18,483 in student loans. This is above $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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Among recent graduates, 86% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 53% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of computer science master’s degree graduates at CSUN were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a master’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 65 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the computer science majors at California State University-Northridge.