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General Information Science Schools in California

516 students earned Information Science degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Information Science is the 7th most popular major out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Information Science Majors in California

Information Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 444
Bachelor’s Degree 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a information science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of information science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 27.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 24.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.1%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for General Information Science Grads in California

236,750 people in the state and 1,240,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to information science.

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Wages for General Information Science Jobs in California

Information Science grads earn an average of $136,310 in the state and $114,000 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer information science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,032.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. 83% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,632 after earning their degree at this institution.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,027 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,746 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,410. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $26,542. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
4,566 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,517 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
238 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $8,968. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,472 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023.

General Information Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers information science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $167,150
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Systems Software Developers 13% $127,670
Computer Science Professors 12% $125,900

View Nationwide General Information Science Report

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