University of California-Santa Cruz

University of California-Santa Cruz is a public four-year institution located in Santa Cruz, CA, in a small city setting. The university enrolls 21,109 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 67 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 74% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 90% (IPEDS 2023).

Among its technical and vocational offerings, UC Santa Cruz provides programs in Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management at the associate's level and Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians at the bachelor's level. These programs blend applied technical skills with the broader academic resources available at a major research university.

Located along the central California coast, UC Santa Cruz offers students access to a technology-oriented region with strong ties to Silicon Valley. The university's technical programs benefit from proximity to a thriving tech industry, providing students with career connections in IT administration and architectural engineering.