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13,342 students earned CompSci degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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 8,452
Master’s Degree 3,164
Associate Degree 1,291
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 253
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 253
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 253
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 141
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 141
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 141
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 40
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

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: 30.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 19.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.5%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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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
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1,007 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,209. In their early career, UC Irvine grads earn an average salary of $52,679.

868 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. 86% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,844 after earning their degree at this institution.

856 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

729 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,930. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

628 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $12,894. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of the teachers are full time.

504 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,427 after earning their degree at this institution. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

444 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,768. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

397 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,657 after graduation. 50% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

381 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

61% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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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