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General Computer Programming Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 1,435 students earned their Computer Programming degrees in CA.

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 773
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 773
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 773
Associate Degree 541
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 72
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 72
Bachelor’s Degree 49

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: 29.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.7%
  • White: 27.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.3%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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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
18,693 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. 57% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Diablo Valley will pay a net price of $6,678.

#2

Orange Coast College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. In their early career, Orange Coast College grads earn an average salary of $34,590.

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

In their early career, DUofC grads earn an average salary of $63,540. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 78% of students get financical aid.

#4

Santa Monica College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

#5

Sierra College

Rocklin
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,503 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,044. In their early career, Sierra College grads earn an average salary of $33,129. 89% of students get financical aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,878 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

#6

Fullerton College

Fullerton
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,427 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Fullerton College grads earn an average salary of $32,900.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. In their early career, American River grads earn an average salary of $29,873. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,561.

#9

Laney College

Oakland
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,225 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. 33% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,027 Total Students

In their early career, Sacramento City grads earn an average salary of $30,056. 89% of students get financical aid. 45% of the teachers are full time.

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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