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Computer Software Applications Schools in California

Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in California

552,800 people in the state and 3,393,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Computer Software.

Computer Software Applications Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in California

Computer Software grads earn an average of $178,135 in the state and $139,324 nationwide.

Computer Software Applications Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 20 colleges in California that offer Computer Software degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,577 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 67%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $28,024 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

100% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,774 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $61,436 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,318 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 26% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#6

MiraCosta College

Oceanside

The full-time student retention rate is 86%. Undergrads from California pay around $1,152 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,662 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 75% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,372 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 91%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $15,390 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,648 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 57%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,752 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,124 a year in tuition.

#11

Long Beach City College

Long Beach

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,260 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,556 a year in tuition.

#12

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,813 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,208 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,107 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,080 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,126 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,351 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

#17

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,951 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

#18

College of the Desert

Palm Desert

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,557 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,326 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,998 a year. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Computer Software Applications Careers in CA

Some of the careers Computer Software majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Software Developers 14% $76,447
Web and Digital Interface Designers 13% $88,198
Computer Programmers 12% $109,892
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $175,079
Computer and Information Research Scientists 8% $61,002
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Special Effects Artists and Animators 6% $57,836
Web Developers 5% $125,527
Graphic Designers 5% $66,386
Database Architects 4% $148,480
Data Warehousing Specialists 4% $117,424
Database Administrators 3% $79,696

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Computer Software.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Computer Information Systems 118,381
Computer Science 79,857
Information Technology 57,935
Information Science 22,425
Computer Programming 15,336
Computer Systems Networking 15,034
Computer Systems Analysis 3,034
Data Processing 2,131

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