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General Computer Science Schools in California

13,175 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in California

Computer Science 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 computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science 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 General Computer Science Grads in California

There are 460,120 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in computer science jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a computer science 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 computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $72,478. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,340 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,691.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,240. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,777 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

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

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending UC Santa Cruz will pay a net price of $18,828. In their early career, UC Santa Cruz grads earn an average salary of $48,544.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,578 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $14,920. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The average student takes 4.85 years to complete their degree at Cal State Fullerton. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

General Computer Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer science 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

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