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Information Technology Schools in California

2,283 IT students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Information Technology is the 86th most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Technology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 838
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 838
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 838
Associate Degree 408
Master’s Degree 348
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 285
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 285
Bachelor’s Degree 205
Post-Master’s Certificate 199
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 199

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.9%
  • White: 30.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Information Technology Grads in California

In this state, there are 384,740 people employed in jobs related to an IT degree, compared to 2,912,080 nationwide.

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Wages for Information Technology Jobs in California

In this state, IT grads earn an average of $100,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,030.

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

239 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

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

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 75% of the teachers are full time.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,722. 8% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate.

#4

Asher College

Sacramento
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
748 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,597.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
686 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. 1 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $47,424 after graduation.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

In their early career, USD grads earn an average salary of $59,002. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $34,139.

#7

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,826 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Coastline Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,964.

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

60% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,240.

#9

Laurus College

San Luis Obispo
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
897 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $11,683. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,719. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $46,036 after graduation.

Information Technology Careers in CA

Some of the careers IT majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 28% $109,200
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
Computer Network Architects 12% $123,690
Computer Network Support Specialists 12% $71,550
Managers 11% $129,300
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9% $93,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Computer Science 13,148
Computer Information Systems 3,391
Computer Software Applications 951
Computer Programming 594
Information Science 516
Computer Systems Networking 509
Data Processing 109
Data Entry 69

View all majors related to Information Technology

View Nationwide Information Technology Report

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