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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in California

13 Schools Ranked
$22,484 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,374 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in California to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

University of the People

Pasadena, California
212 Total Awards

Our analysis found University of the People to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. University of the People is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pasadena, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 212 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, University of the People is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#2

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
137 Total Awards
$25,424 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,764 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Academy of Art University landed the # 2 spot on the list. San Francisco, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 137 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $25,424 to cover tuition and fees at Academy of Art University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,764 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

National University

La Jolla, California
84 Total Awards
$32,281 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at National University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in California. National University is a private not-for-profit institution located in La Jolla, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 84 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from National University accumulate an average of $32,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Brandman University

Irvine, California
36 Total Awards
$12,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,173 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brandman University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Brandman is a private not-for-profit institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Brandman does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,480. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Brandman accumulate an average of $31,173 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Brandman. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#6

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
53 Total Awards
$37,018 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,767 Avg Student Debt

California Baptist University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Cal Baptist, expect to pay an average of $37,018 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cal Baptist accumulate an average of $29,767 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Laurus College

San Luis Obispo, California
10 Total Awards

Laurus College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in San Luis Obispo, California, the very small private for-profit school handed out 10 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Laurus College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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3 Total Awards
$10,805 Average Tuition & Fees

California Intercontinental University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Irvine, California, the very small private for-profit school handed out 3 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $10,805 to cover tuition and fees at California Intercontinental University. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out California Intercontinental University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full California Intercontinental University Report

#8

University of La Verne

La Verne, California
39 Total Awards
$45,850 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,854 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, University of La Verne did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of La Verne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in La Verne, California that handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend ULV, expect to pay an average of $45,850 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,854 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

ULV is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full University of La Verne Report

#10

Golden Gate University - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
1 Total Awards
$11,343 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,348 Avg Student Debt

Golden Gate University - San Francisco landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in San Francisco, California, and it awarded 1 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Golden Gate University - San Francisco is $11,343. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,348 in loans while pursuing their degree.

In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Golden Gate University - San Francisco Report

#10

United States University

San Diego, California
1 Total Awards
$5,700 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, United States University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. San Diego, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

USU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,700. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

USU is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#12

Westcliff University

Irvine, California
$16,550 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, Westcliff University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Westcliff University is $16,550. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Westcliff University Report

#12

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California
$45,388 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,131 Avg Student Debt

Mount Saint Mary’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $45,388 to cover tuition and fees at MSMU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,131 in student loans.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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