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Computer science at California State University–Fullerton

California State University–Fullerton graduates about 371 computer science majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 519th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a light program at 37 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 57 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 74% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $87,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.82×).

37/100Light#519 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year3714% of the class
Courses in the catalog57more than 74% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$87,0000.82× the same major nationally
Research in the field$398Ka year, NSF
Admit rate91%whole school

Around California State University–Fullerton

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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Engineering North West, Engineering South West, Humanities & Social Sciences, Engineering, Engineering North East, Engineering South East, Computer Science.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 35 · Student housing 12 · Athletics 4 · Dining 2 · Arts 2 · Offices 2.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Benedict College 38
  2. McDaniel College 38
  3. Le Moyne College 38
  4. Dillard University 38
  5. CUNY Lehman College 37
  6. Eastern Michigan University 37
  7. University of Central Missouri 37
  8. East Tennessee State University 37

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California State University–Fullerton 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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