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Computer Programming Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 1,440 students earned their Programming degrees in CA.

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

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 774
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 774
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 774
Associate Degree 542
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 72
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 72
Bachelor’s Degree 52

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 29.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.7%
  • White: 27.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in California

306,660 people in the state and 1,880,050 in the nation are employed in jobs related to programming.

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in California

Programming grads earn an average of $97,470 in the state and $89,580 nationwide.

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

#1

Diablo Valley College

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

38% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

#2

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,125 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,590 a year. This public school has an average net price of $4,503.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,837 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at DUofC. This private school has an average net price of $33,963.

#4

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,948 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,674 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

#5

Sierra College

Rocklin
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,503 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,044.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,878 after graduation.

#6

Fullerton College

Fullerton
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,427 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,900 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,721.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,873 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,561. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

#9

Laney College

Oakland
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,225 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Laney College will pay a net price of $12,828. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,027 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 45% of the teachers are full time.

Computer Programming Careers in CA

Some of the careers programming majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Web Developers 21% $78,040
Systems Software Developers 13% $127,670
Computer Network Support Specialists 12% $71,550
Computer Science Professors 12% $125,900
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Computer Science 13,148
Computer Information Systems 3,391
Information Technology 1,160
Computer Software Applications 951
Information Science 516
Computer Systems Networking 509
Data Processing 109
Data Entry 69

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