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Computer Science Schools in California

In <nil>, 13,175 students earned their CompSci degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8,674
Master’s Degree 2,323
Associate Degree 1,544
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 327
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 327
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 327
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 227
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 47
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 47
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 34.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 19.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.8%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in California

460,120 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $110,340, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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

1,386 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
49,318 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $72,478 after graduation.

1,007 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
36,505 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

868 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
41,885 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,895. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD.

856 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
45,036 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 67% of the teachers are full time. 61% of students get financical aid.

729 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
19,841 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,828.

628 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,680 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $7,200. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $91,546 after earning their degree at this institution.

504 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,116 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

444 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
40,050 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,920. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,578 a year.

397 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,738 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,742 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Cal State Fullerton will pay a net price of $4,211. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate.

381 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
36,484 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,488. Graduates earn an average $51,614 after graduation.

Computer Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers compsci 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
Web Developers 21% $78,040
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $167,150
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
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 compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Computer Information Systems 3,391
Information Technology 1,160
Computer Software Applications 951
Computer Programming 594
Information Science 516
Computer Systems Networking 509
Data Processing 109
Data Entry 69

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