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General Computer Programming Schools in California

1,562 students earned Computer Programming degrees in California in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, General Computer Programming is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Programming Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 781
Associate Degree 620
Bachelor’s Degree 86
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 75
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 75

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 26.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.6%
  • White: 27.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for General Computer Programming Grads in California

In this state, there are 306,660 people employed in jobs related to a computer programming degree, compared to 1,880,050 nationwide.

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Wages for General Computer Programming Jobs in California

Computer 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 computer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Diablo Valley College

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,726 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

#2

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,779 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,384. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,855 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,990.

#4

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,408 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,305.

#5

Sierra College

Rocklin
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,773 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,540 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $34,691 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,605.

#6

Fullerton College

Fullerton
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,813 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $9,765. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,849 Total Students

A typical student attending American River will pay a net price of $6,039. In their early career, American River grads earn an average salary of $31,346. 89% of students get financical aid.

#9

Laney College

Oakland
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,168 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 38% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,333 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,507. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

General Computer Programming Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer 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 computer programming.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Specific Application Programming 4

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