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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in California

24,704 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in California

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11,280
Master’s Degree 5,026
Associate Degree 3,718
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,365
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,365
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,365
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 776
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 776
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 305
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 305
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 305
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 234
Post-Master’s Certificate 234

Gender Distribution

In California, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 26.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
  • White: 21.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.8%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in California

801,410 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in California

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $100,890, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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

1,843 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

1,708 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

1,231 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Graduates earn an average $52,679 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

1,146 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,930. 67% of students get financical aid. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

628 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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

A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,023. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

459 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,003. Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

444 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,621 after graduation. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

#10

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
429 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.08 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Information Security Analysts 28% $109,200
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
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
Systems Software Developers 13% $127,670
Computer Network Architects 12% $123,690
Computer Systems Analysts 12% $99,590
Computer Network Support Specialists 12% $71,550
Computer Science Professors 12% $125,900
Managers 11% $129,300
Multimedia Artists and Animators 10% $84,740
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9% $93,810
Graphic Designers 7% $56,810
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370
Computer Operators -18% $51,060
Data Entry Keyers -19% $33,840
Word Processors and Typists -33% $42,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 25,076
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 23,421
Mathematics & Statistics 10,755
Physical Sciences 8,302
Agriculture 4,127
Natural Resources & Conservation 3,928
Engineering Technologies 2,964
Architecture/Urban Planning 2,293

View all majors related to Computer & Information Sciences

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