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2023 Best Information Technology Basic Certificate Schools in California

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Finding the Best Information Technology Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, information technology was ranked 3rd in California. In fact, 1,160 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Information Technology Basic Certificate Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in California to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Information Technology Basic Certificate Schools in California

Check out the IT basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top California Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Information Technology

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - California to be the best school for information technology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in California. Located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa, UOPX - California is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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#2

Asher College

Sacramento, CA

Out of the 5 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Asher College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Asher College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#3

MTI College

Sacramento, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means MTI College is a great place for information technology students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, MTI College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Out of the 5 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California Technical Academy landed the # 4 spot on the list. CTA is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Riverside.

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#5

Mayfield College

Cathedral City, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mayfield College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Information Technology Basic Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Cathedral City, Mayfield College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Best Information Technology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Information Technology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 815
Oregon 140
Nevada 81
Hawaii 6
Alaska 16

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, information technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

IT Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer & IS Security 22,829
Network & System Administration/Administrator 5,501
Information Technology Management 4,009
Computer Support Specialist 3,176
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager 2,077
Information Technology Project Management 2,076
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster 887

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

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 Craig Dennis.

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