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Information Technology Schools in California

2,283 students earned IT degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Information Technology is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Technology Majors in California

IT majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 838
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 838
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 838
Associate Degree 408
Master’s Degree 348
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 285
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 285
Bachelor’s Degree 205
Post-Master’s Certificate 199
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 199

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IT majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.9%
  • White: 30.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Information Technology Grads in California

384,740 people in the state and 2,912,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to IT.

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Wages for Information Technology Jobs in California

IT grads earn an average of $100,890 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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

239 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,632 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,072 a year.

#4

Asher College

Sacramento
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
748 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,879 after graduation. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
686 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,424 after earning their degree at this institution.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,139.

#7

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,826 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,964 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 18% are considered full time. A typical student attending Coastline Community College will pay a net price of $9,206.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $56,844 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Laurus College

San Luis Obispo
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
897 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,036 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Cal Baptist will pay a net price of $26,719.

Information Technology Careers in CA

Some of the careers IT majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 28% $109,200
Web Developers 21% $78,040
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $167,150
Database Administrators 18% $101,240
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $61,540
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Computer Network Architects 12% $123,690
Computer Network Support Specialists 12% $71,550
Managers 11% $129,300
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9% $93,810

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IT.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Computer Science 13,148
Computer Information Systems 3,391
Computer Software Applications 951
Computer Programming 594
Information Science 516
Computer Systems Networking 509
Data Processing 109
Data Entry 69

View all majors related to Information Technology

View Nationwide Information Technology Report

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