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General Computer Science in California

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General Computer Science Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 13,342 students earned their Computer Science degrees in CA.

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 8,452
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 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: 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 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
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation. 62% of the teachers are full time.

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

A typical student attending UC Irvine will pay a net price of $12,209. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 60% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,240.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,032. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Graduates earn an average $45,632 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $17,930.

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

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $12,894.

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,023. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.85 years to complete their degree at Cal State Fullerton. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,314 after earning their degree at this institution. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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