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General Computer Science Schools in California

903 Computer and Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 411
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 241
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 241
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 241
Associate Degree 201
Master’s Degree 28
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

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: 12.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.6%
  • White: 19.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 37.8%
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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
31% Graduation Rate
43,722 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 19% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. An average student at Brandman will pay a net price of $27,866. Graduates earn an average $51,285 after graduation.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,260. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,147 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,323. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,744. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. In their early career, Northcentral University grads earn an average salary of $32,700. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,667 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,152 after graduation. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

#9

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,693 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,509 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Diablo Valley will pay a net price of $6,678. 57% of students get financical aid.

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

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