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Computer Software Applications Schools in California

In <nil>, 1,447 students earned their Computer Software degrees in CA.

In this state, Computer Software Applications is the 4th most popular major out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in California

Computer Software majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 457
Bachelor’s Degree 338
Master’s Degree 322
Associate Degree 227
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 69
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 69
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer software majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.6%
  • White: 26.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.6%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in California

There are 256,810 people in the state and 1,647,460 people in the nation working in computer software jobs.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in California

A typical salary for a computer software grad in the state is $97,470, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
426 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
7,805 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,825 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

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

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $72,478. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

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

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

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

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UC Santa Cruz grads earn an average salary of $48,544.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,630 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#6

Cogswell College

San Jose
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
434 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,319 Total Students

67% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,642 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. 45% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,367 a year.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,225 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $1,234. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

#10

Citrus College

Glendora
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,982 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. In their early career, Citrus College grads earn an average salary of $31,809.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,105 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending Antelope Valley College will pay a net price of $3,524.

Computer Software Applications Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Web Developers 21% $78,040
Database Administrators 18% $101,240
Multimedia Artists and Animators 10% $84,740
Graphic Designers 7% $56,810
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer software.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Computer Science 13,148
Computer Information Systems 3,391
Information Technology 1,160
Computer Programming 594
Information Science 516
Computer Systems Networking 509
Data Processing 109
Data Entry 69

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