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Computer Software Applications Schools in California

1,379 students earned Computer Software degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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
Master’s Degree 416
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 371
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 371
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 371
Bachelor’s Degree 325
Associate Degree 195
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 57
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 57
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3

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: 13.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.8%
  • White: 22.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.0%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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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
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Academy of Art University will pay a net price of $36,143. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,780 after earning their degree at this institution.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,569.

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

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 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.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. This public school has an average net price of $17,930. 75% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,612 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. An average student at California College of the Arts will pay a net price of $33,122.

#6

Cogswell College

San Jose
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
524 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. An average student at Cogswell will pay a net price of $25,714.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. This private school has an average net price of $46,054.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,365 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,973 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,123 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,718 a year.

#10

Citrus College

Glendora
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,533 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,057 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,265 a year. 20% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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