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Computer science at California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach graduates about 306 computer science majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 406th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 45 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 92 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 95% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $101,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.95×).

Graduates a year3063% of the class
Courses in the catalog92more than 95% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$101,0000.95× the same major nationally
Research in the field$260Ka year, NSF
Admit rate45%whole school

Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Engineering 4, Engineering 3, Hall of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences Annex, Family and Consumer Sciences, Engineering Technology, Engineering 2, Social Science / Public Affairs, Vivian Engineering Center, Molecular & Life Science Center, ECS Engineering & Computer Science.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 35 · Offices 5 · Athletics 3 · Dining 3 · Dorm 3 · Arts 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Samford University 46
  2. Saint Michael's College 46
  3. Ohio Wesleyan University 46
  4. Texas State University 45
  5. San Jose State University 45
  6. Central Connecticut State University 45
  7. University of South Alabama 45
  8. SUNY Oswego 45

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California State University, Long Beach 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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