2026 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in California

#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

The most popular school in California is currently University of Southern California, which awarded 36,560 graduations recently. The student body includes 20,817 undergraduates at University of Southern California, and there are 46,941 students altogether. About 92.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at University of Southern California. This is a very selective school, admitting only 10.0% of those who apply getting accepted. The typical graduate debt at University of Southern California is $16,112. Graduates of University of Southern California take home approximately $63,275 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#2

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

In a recent year, University of California-Los Angeles produced 29,772 degrees. The school has 33,040 undergraduates at University of California-Los Angeles, and there are 46,678 students altogether. Approximately 93.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at University of California-Los Angeles. It is highly selective, with just 9.0% of students who apply being admitted. A typical graduate debt at University of California-Los Angeles is about $12,983. Those who earn a degree from University of California-Los Angeles take home approximately $41,763 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#3

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

In a recent year, University of California-Berkeley granted 28,904 completions. The school has 33,073 undergraduates at University of California-Berkeley, and there are 45,694 students altogether. Roughly 93.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at University of California-Berkeley. It is highly selective, with just 12.0% of those who apply getting accepted. The typical graduate debt at University of California-Berkeley is $12,000. Graduates of University of California-Berkeley take home approximately $57,445 during the early-career years. Request Information

#4

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

During the most recent reporting year, Santa Monica College produced 27,506 graduations. There are 21,194 undergraduates at Santa Monica College. About 34.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Santa Monica College. The typical student debt at Santa Monica College is $6,500. Graduates of Santa Monica College earn an average of $27,769 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#5

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA

During the most recent reporting year, University of California-San Diego awarded 24,376 completions. The school has 33,787 undergraduates at University of California-San Diego, with 42,371 students altogether. About 88.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at University of California-San Diego. Only 25.0% of those who apply gaining admission. The median graduate debt at University of California-San Diego is about $14,778. Graduates of University of California-San Diego make an average of $44,612 during the early-career years. Request Information

#6

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA

In a recent year, California State University-Fullerton produced 22,524 degrees. The school has 36,956 undergraduates at California State University-Fullerton, with 41,793 students altogether. About 69.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at California State University-Fullerton. Around 87.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median graduate debt at California State University-Fullerton comes to $12,000. Students who graduate from California State University-Fullerton make an average of $39,215 during the early-career years. Request Information

#7

University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA

In a recent year, University of California-Irvine granted 22,364 graduations. The student body includes 29,494 undergraduates at University of California-Irvine, and there are 36,573 students altogether. About 86.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at University of California-Irvine. Around 26.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical student debt at University of California-Irvine is about $13,820. Graduates of University of California-Irvine take home approximately $40,474 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#8

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

In a recent year, California State University-Long Beach awarded 21,864 degrees. The school has 34,131 undergraduates at California State University-Long Beach, with 40,166 students altogether. Approximately 71.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at California State University-Long Beach. Roughly 47.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median graduate debt at California State University-Long Beach is about $12,227. Graduates of California State University-Long Beach make an average of $38,082 during the early-career years. Request Information

#9

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University awarded 21,588 degrees. The student body includes 33,654 undergraduates at San Diego State University, and there are 38,845 students altogether. Approximately 78.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at San Diego State University. Around 34.0% of those who apply gain admission. The typical student debt at San Diego State University is about $12,847. Students who graduate from San Diego State University take home approximately $42,235 during the early-career years. Request Information

#10

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA

Recently, University of California-Davis produced 21,380 completions. The school has 31,777 undergraduates at University of California-Davis, and there are 39,687 students altogether. About 86.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at University of California-Davis. Around 42.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median student debt at University of California-Davis comes to $11,000. Graduates of University of California-Davis take home approximately $41,123 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#11

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA

During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Northridge granted 19,676 completions. The student body includes 32,357 undergraduates at California State University-Northridge, and there are 37,688 students altogether. Approximately 56.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at California State University-Northridge. Around 93.0% of students who apply get accepted. A typical student debt at California State University-Northridge is $12,000. Graduates of California State University-Northridge earn an average of $36,905 during the early-career years. Request Information

#12

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

During the most recent reporting year, San Jose State University granted 19,388 degrees. The school has 26,757 undergraduates at San Jose State University, and there are 35,708 students altogether. Approximately 66.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at San Jose State University. About 80.0% of applicants are admitted. The typical student debt at San Jose State University is about $12,000. Students who graduate from San Jose State University earn an average of $58,993 during the early-career years. Request Information

#13

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

In a recent year, California State University-Sacramento granted 17,650 graduations. The school has 27,867 undergraduates at California State University-Sacramento, and there are 30,771 students altogether. Roughly 55.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at California State University-Sacramento. Around 94.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median student debt at California State University-Sacramento is $12,500. Students who graduate from California State University-Sacramento take home approximately $42,434 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#14

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Recently, Saddleback College granted 17,562 completions. The school has 15,959 undergraduates at Saddleback College. The typical amount of student debt at Saddleback College comes to $6,988. Those who earn a degree from Saddleback College take home approximately $31,115 during the early-career years. Request Information

#15

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

During the most recent reporting year, Pasadena City College produced 16,970 completions. There are 20,624 undergraduates at Pasadena City College. The median graduate debt at Pasadena City College is $6,036. Those who earn a degree from Pasadena City College make an average of $27,351 during the early-career years. Request Information

#16

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA

Recently, Cerritos College awarded 16,322 completions. The school has 18,710 undergraduates at Cerritos College. The typical graduate debt at Cerritos College is about $8,350. Graduates of Cerritos College earn an average of $39,194 during the early-career years. Request Information

#17

Ashford University

San Diego, CA

In a recent year, Ashford University granted 15,858 graduations. The school has 23,734 undergraduates at Ashford University, and there are 31,389 students altogether. About 9.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at Ashford University. A typical graduate debt at Ashford University is about $9,500. Those who earn a degree from Ashford University take home approximately $47,447 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#18

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA

Recently, University of California-Santa Barbara awarded 14,918 degrees. The student body includes 23,205 undergraduates at University of California-Santa Barbara, and there are 26,041 students altogether. Approximately 86.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at University of California-Santa Barbara. About 28.0% of those who apply gain admission. The median graduate debt at University of California-Santa Barbara comes to $11,875. Graduates of University of California-Santa Barbara take home approximately $38,259 during the early-career years. Request Information

#19

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

During the most recent reporting year, Bakersfield College produced 14,246 graduations. There are 16,451 undergraduates at Bakersfield College. Roughly 22.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Bakersfield College. A typical amount of student debt at Bakersfield College is about $9,500. Students who graduate from Bakersfield College make an average of $27,703 during the early-career years. Request Information

#20

University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA

During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Riverside awarded 13,616 graduations. The school has 22,644 undergraduates at University of California-Riverside, and there are 26,424 students altogether. Roughly 76.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at University of California-Riverside. About 63.0% of applicants are admitted. A typical student debt at University of California-Riverside comes to $14,944. Those who earn a degree from University of California-Riverside take home approximately $33,932 during the early-career years. Request Information

#21

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Recently, California State University-Los Angeles produced 13,308 degrees. The school has 21,478 undergraduates at California State University-Los Angeles, with 25,031 students altogether. Approximately 52.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at California State University-Los Angeles. Around 92.0% of students who apply get accepted. A typical graduate debt at California State University-Los Angeles comes to $11,966. Those who earn a degree from California State University-Los Angeles take home approximately $37,248 during the early-career years. Request Information

#22

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

In a recent year, Santa Ana College granted 13,056 graduations. The school has 22,011 undergraduates at Santa Ana College. Roughly 29.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Santa Ana College. The typical student debt at Santa Ana College is $5,500. Students who graduate from Santa Ana College make an average of $36,951 during the early-career years. Request Information

#23

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA

Recently, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona awarded 12,842 graduations. The student body includes 24,271 undergraduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, and there are 26,664 students altogether. Approximately 67.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Roughly 74.0% of students who apply get accepted. A typical student debt at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes to $13,437. Graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona earn an average of $43,850 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#24

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA

During the most recent reporting year, Los Angeles Pierce College awarded 12,628 graduations. There are 13,029 undergraduates at Los Angeles Pierce College. The median amount of student debt at Los Angeles Pierce College is $12,500. Those who earn a degree from Los Angeles Pierce College make an average of $31,545 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#25

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

During the most recent reporting year, Santa Rosa Junior College granted 12,628 graduations. There are 14,327 undergraduates at Santa Rosa Junior College. The median student debt at Santa Rosa Junior College is $7,250. Those who earn a degree from Santa Rosa Junior College make an average of $61,436 in the early years after graduation. Request Information