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Computer Science in California

Computer Science Schools in California

14,782 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in California

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8,758
Master’s Degree 3,877
Associate Degree 1,721
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 312
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 312
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 312
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 95
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 31.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 18.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.7%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in California

460,120 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer science.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in California

Computer Science grads earn an average of $110,340 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 76% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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1,007 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 80% of students get financical aid.

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868 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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856 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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729 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at UC Santa Cruz.

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628 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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397 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of students get financical aid.

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381 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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Computer Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Web Developers 21% $78,040
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $167,150
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Computer Network Support Specialists 12% $71,550
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

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