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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 295 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 209 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 86 students received their master’s degree in compsci from SDSU. This makes it the #46 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,997 a year. This is less than $63,247, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, compsci students borrow a median amount of $16,499 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at SDSU is $270 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at San Diego State University.
Of the 295 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from SDSU in 2021, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 38 |
The compsci program at SDSU awarded 86 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 72 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software & Applications | 2 |
| Information Technology | 2 |
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