One of UC's most popular majors sees declines for first time since dot-com bust

For the first time since the dot-com bust in the early 2000s, undergraduate computer science enrollment across the UC system ...

Computer science enrollment falls across the University of California for the first time in 20 years

Data from the UC system show that 12,652 undergraduates are majoring in computer science this year, a 6% decline from 2024 and down 9% over two ...

The great computer science exodus (and where students are going instead)

Students are losing some interest in computer science broadly but gaining interest in AI-specific majors and courses.
Los Angeles Times

UC Irvine computer science program to get $35.5 million in university’s largest alumni gift

UC Irvine will receive a $35.5-million gift from the estate of alumni Paul and Jo Butterworth, the school announced Monday. The donation, which is the largest alumni gift in the university’s history, ...
Santa Barbara Independent

UC Santa Barbara Computer Scientist Breaking New Ground in Algorithmic Theory

From powering search engines to securing data and optimizing networks, algorithms underpin nearly every aspect of modern technology. Understanding how efficiently they can solve problems — and where ...
Los Angeles Times

Review: Learning computer science at your own pace: why UC Scout’s AP CSA Course works for independent learners

UC Scout’s AP Computer Science A course stands out for its flexible pacing, interactive learning tools, and strong academic foundation, making it an excellent option for motivated students seeking a ...