Computational Science Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 37 students earned their Scientific Computing degrees in CA.

Education Levels of Computational Science Majors in California

Scientific Computing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	10
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	10
Post-Master’s Certificate	6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	6
Associate Degree	3

Gender Distribution

In California, a scientific computing major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of scientific computing majors in California is as follows:

• Asian: 8.1%
• Black or African American: 2.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
• White: 45.9%
• Non-Resident Alien: 24.3%
• Other Races: 8.1%

Jobs for Computational Science Grads in California

In this state, there are 82,560 people employed in jobs related to a scientific computing degree, compared to 625,390 nationwide.

Wages for Computational Science Jobs in California

Scientific Computing grads earn an average of $103,270 in the state and $93,350 nationwide.

Computational Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers scientific computing majors go into include:

Job Title	CA Job Growth	CA Median Salary
Computer Workers	14%	$98,010

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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