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Information Technology Schools in California

2,006 IT students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Information Technology is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Technology Majors in California

IT majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 774
Associate Degree 518
Master’s Degree 300
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 269
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 269
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 269
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 141
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 141
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IT majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.2%
  • White: 22.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.0%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Information Technology Grads in California

There are 400,830 people in the state and 2,578,690 people in the nation working in IT jobs.

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Wages for Information Technology Jobs in California

In this state, IT grads earn an average of $127,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,130.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer IT degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

212 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

A typical student attending Cal State LA will pay a net price of $3,302. 95% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 5.14 years.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,689 Total Students

In their early career, CSUSB grads earn an average salary of $42,079. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,107.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,218. 56% of the teachers are full time.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $8,003. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,657 after earning their degree at this institution.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

An average student at UAGC will pay a net price of $20,987. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, UAGC grads earn an average salary of $26,426.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
1,926 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. In their early career, DeVry University - California grads earn an average salary of $36,018.

#9

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

In their early career, SCU grads earn an average salary of $77,174. 74% of students get financical aid. 68% of the teachers are full time.

#10

University of San Francisco

San Francisco
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,053. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

Information Technology Careers in CA

Some of the careers IT majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Information Security Analysts 28% $109,200
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $167,150
Systems Software Developers 13% $127,670
Computer Network Architects 12% $123,690
Computer Systems Analysts 12% $99,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IT.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Computer Sciences 825
General Computer Science 651
Informatics 312
Artificial Intelligence 7

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