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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in California

2 Colleges
$49,313 Avg Salary
$32,424 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer programming was ranked 5th in California. In fact, 594 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Computer Programming Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in California to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in California

Check out the programming programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top California Schools in Computer Programming

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - California the best school in California for computer programming students. UOPX - California is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa.

After completing their degree, programming graduates from UOPX - California carry an average student debtload of $32,424.

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#2

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Out of the 2 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Academy of Art University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Computer Programming Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 327
Oregon 79
Nevada 58
Alaska 0

Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Programming Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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