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General Computer Science in California

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General Computer Science Schools in California

In <nil>, 1,175 students earned their Computer and Information Sciences degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in California

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 437
Bachelor’s Degree 397
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 284
Master’s Degree 47
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In California, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.9%
  • White: 18.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 36.5%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in California

In this state, there are 280,310 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 2,052,290 nationwide.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in California

In this state, computer and information sciences grads earn an average of $103,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,610.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

292 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
56,292 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 22% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
10,184 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,798 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
6,201 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,605. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,500 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,301. In their early career, Long Beach City College grads earn an average salary of $31,583. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,126 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,648 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,872 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 1 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
9,991 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,047. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,799 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

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Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,123 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,637. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,726 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

General Computer Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $167,150
Database Administrators 18% $101,240
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Computer Network Architects 12% $123,690
Computer Systems Analysts 12% $99,590
Computer Science Professors 12% $125,900
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9% $93,810

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Information Technology 1,596
Other Computer Sciences 825
Informatics 312
Artificial Intelligence 7

View all majors related to General Computer Science

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