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Computer science at California State University–Los Angeles

California State University–Los Angeles graduates about 258 computer science majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 545th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a light program at 35 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 59 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 76% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $81,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.79×).

Graduates a year2585% of the class
Courses in the catalog59more than 76% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$81,0000.79× the same major nationally
Research in the field$393Ka year, NSF
Admit rate91%whole school

Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Annenberg Science Complex La Kretz (ASCL), Annenberg Science Complex Wing B (ASCB), Engineering and Technology.

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 18 · Academic 11 · Arts 3 · Athletics 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Longwood University 36
  2. Bethel University 36
  3. California State University–San Bernardino 35
  4. California State University–Sacramento 35
  5. Purdue University Northwest 35
  6. Central Michigan University 35
  7. Purdue University Fort Wayne 35
  8. Colorado Mesa University 35

Other strong majors at California State University–Los Angeles

How the score works

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