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Computer science at California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University graduates about 36 computer science majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 453rd of 691 schools we score for computer science, a light program at 42 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 28 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 21% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $77,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.72×).

Graduates a year365% of the class
Courses in the catalog28more than 21% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$77,0000.72× the same major nationally
Admit rate76%whole school
SAT middle 50%1150–1320whole school

Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Ahmanson Science Center, Spies-Bornemann Center for Education & Technology, Swenson Center for Social and Behavioral Sciences, Swenson Science Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 18 · Dorm 16 · Arts 5 · Athletics 2 · Chapel 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Frostburg State University 42
  2. University of Michigan–Flint 42
  3. SUNY New Paltz 42
  4. Bowling Green State University 42
  5. Framingham State University 42
  6. Gannon University 42
  7. Austin College 42
  8. Curry College 42

Other strong majors at California Lutheran University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California Lutheran University with every school we score in computer science. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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