Computer Science
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Channel Islands · Camarillo, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at California State University-Channel Islands earn a median of $59,374 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $107,009 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,830–$152,038). Median debt is $18,750, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena | $173,344 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $149,866 | $13,750 |
| Pomona College Claremont | $143,084 | — |
| Stanford University Stanford | $138,613 | $10,399 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $137,284 | $19,625 |
| Harvey Mudd College Claremont | $132,265 | $22,949 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $112,006 | $16,166 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $111,141 | $19,500 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $107,776 | $13,500 |
| University of San Diego San Diego | $104,948 | $19,500 |
| University of the Pacific Stockton | $90,476 | $23,000 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $89,915 | $20,250 |
| National University San Diego | $87,383 | $31,812 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $82,161 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $81,034 | $19,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Science graduates from California State University-Channel Islands make?
The median salary is $59,374 one year after graduation and $119,989 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.