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Computer Software in California

Computer Software Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,381 students earned their Computer Software degrees in CA.

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

Education Levels of Computer Software Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 390
Master’s Degree 364
Bachelor’s Degree 288
Associate Degree 239
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 59
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

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: 15.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.4%
  • White: 24.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.5%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Computer Software 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 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
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.08 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. 76% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,426. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,601. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at UC Santa Cruz. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,612 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate.

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#6

Cogswell College

San Jose
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
524 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 14% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.63 years.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,365 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,060. 69% of students get financical aid.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,123 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,655. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,057 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $1,480. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

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#10

Citrus College

Glendora
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $3,949. 36% of the teachers are full time.

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Computer Software Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Web Developers 21% $78,040
Database Administrators 18% $101,240
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

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