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Computer Software Applications Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 1,379 students earned their Computer Software degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Computer Software Applications is the 97th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 416
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 371
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 371
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 371
Bachelor’s Degree 325
Associate Degree 195
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 57
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 57
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.8%
  • White: 22.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.0%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in California

In this state, there are 256,810 people employed in jobs related to a computer software degree, compared to 1,647,460 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in California

In this state, computer software grads earn an average of $97,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,580.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 25%. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 5.08 years to graduate.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,748 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,930.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,612 Total Students

77% of students get financical aid. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, California College of the Arts grads earn an average salary of $38,110.

#6

Cogswell College

San Jose
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
524 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,458 a year. 36% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $52,191 after graduation.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,365 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,973 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,267.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,123 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $2,205. 54% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Citrus College

Glendora
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,579. Graduates earn an average $30,533 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,057 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time. 90% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Antelope Valley College will pay a net price of $9,277.

Computer Software Applications Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Web Developers 21% $78,040
Database Administrators 18% $101,240
Multimedia Artists and Animators 10% $84,740
Graphic Designers 7% $56,810
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Computer Science 13,148
Computer Information Systems 3,391
Information Technology 1,160
Computer Programming 594
Information Science 516
Computer Systems Networking 509
Data Processing 109
Data Entry 69

View all majors related to Computer Software Applications

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