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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in California

5 Colleges
$38,910 Avg Salary
$37,394 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer software and applications was ranked 4th in California. In fact, 951 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in California to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California

Check out the computer software bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top California Schools for a Bachelor's in Computer Software Applications

Our analysis found University of Southern California to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at USC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,965.

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#2

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Academy of Art University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in California. Located in the city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Academy of Art University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $36,620. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $772.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Academy of Art University Report

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of California - Irvine helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in California. UC Irvine is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Irvine.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at UC Irvine take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,126.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of California - Irvine Report

#4

Laurus College

San Luis Obispo, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Laurus College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of San Luis Obispo, Laurus College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Laurus College

Out of the 5 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - California landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Pomona, DeVry University - California is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Computer Software majors at DeVry University - California take out an average of $45,246 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $158.

Full Computer Software & Applications at DeVry University - California Report

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 317
Oregon 72
Nevada 8
Hawaii 17

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Computer Software Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Majors Similar to Computer Software

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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