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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in California

85 Colleges
$40,701 Avg Salary
$38,720 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 85 schools in California to see which programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Colleges.

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Our analysis found Academy of Art University to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree 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.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at Academy of Art University accumulate an average of around $41,095 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $772.

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The excellent programs at University of Southern California 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 large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from USC carry an average student debt load of $22,000.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Irvine. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in California list. UC Irvine is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Irvine.

On average, computer software graduates from UC Irvine take out $18,900 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at University of California - Santa Cruz helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in California. Located in the small city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 85 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, San Diego Global Knowledge University landed the # 5 spot on the list. San Diego Global Knowledge University is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San-Diego.

Full Computer Software & Applications at San Diego Global Knowledge University Report

#6

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Orange Coast College Report

#8

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in California list. Antelope Valley College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Lancaster.

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#9

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA

Imperial Valley College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Located in the rural area of Imperial, IVC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

Modesto Junior College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in California list. MJC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Modesto.

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#11

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA

California College of the Arts did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large city of San Francisco, California College of the Arts is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#12

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA

Cabrillo College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Cabrillo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Aptos.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Software Applications students in the state of California that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
13 Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA
13 Citrus College Glendora, CA
15 Cogswell College San Jose, CA
15 Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA
17 Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA
17 ABCO Technology Inglewood, CA

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

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Schools 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 25 schools only.

  • 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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