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Computer Science Schools in California

13,342 CompSci students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Computer Science is the 9th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8,452
Master’s Degree 3,164
Associate Degree 1,291
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 253
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 253
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 253
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 141
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 141
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 141
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 40
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 30.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 19.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.5%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in California

There are 460,120 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in California

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $110,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

1,386 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,569. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1,007 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,240.

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

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,914 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at UC Santa Cruz. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Stanford grads earn an average salary of $88,873.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,023.

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

74% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,768.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,657 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

381 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. Graduates earn an average $48,314 after graduation.

Computer Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers compsci 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
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Systems Software Developers 13% $127,670
Computer Network Support Specialists 12% $71,550
Computer Science Professors 12% $125,900
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Computer Information Systems 3,391
Information Technology 1,160
Computer Software Applications 951
Computer Programming 594
Information Science 516
Computer Systems Networking 509
Data Processing 109
Data Entry 69

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