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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California

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$34,404 Avg Salary
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Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree School for You

Computer & Information Sciences is the #11 most popular major in California with 20,550 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 125 schools in California to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer and information sciences associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

#1

De Anza College

Cupertino, CA

Our analysis found De Anza College to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a associate degree in California. De Anza College is a large public school located in the city of Cupertino.

About 25% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 75% are male.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at De Anza College Report

#2

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Diablo Valley College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California list. Diablo Valley is a large public school located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill.

About 25% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 75% are male.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Diablo Valley College

#3

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Long Beach City College is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 33% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

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#4

American River College

Sacramento, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American River College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California list. American River is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Sacramento.

About 19% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 81% are male.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at American River College

#4

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at City College of San Francisco helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer and information sciences schools in California. Located in the city of San Francisco, City College of San Francisco is a public college with a large student population.

About 23% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 77% are male.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at City College of San Francisco Report

#6

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 26% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Orange Coast College

#7

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the small city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 23% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Santa Monica College

#8

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA

With a ranking of #8, Grossmont College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Grossmont College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of El Cajon.

About 27% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 73% are male.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Grossmont College Report

#9

Asher College

Sacramento, CA

Asher College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California list. Asher College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Sacramento.

Women make up 12% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

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#10

University of the People

Pasadena, CA

University of the People landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. University of the People is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

About 16% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 84% are male.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at University of the People

#11

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

Sierra College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Sierra College is a large public school located in the suburb of Rocklin.

Of the 73 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Sierra College, 89% are male and 11% are female.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Sierra College

#12

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 75% are male.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Chaffey College Report

#12

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA

Southwestern College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the large city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 9% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 91% are male.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Southwestern College

#14

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

College of the Canyons came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. College of the Canyons is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.

About 27% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 73% are male.

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#15

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, CA

Mt. San Jacinto College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of San Jacinto, MSJC is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 21% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Mt. San Jacinto College

#16

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

Mt. San Antonio College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Walnut.

Of the 57 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Mt. SAC, 93% are male and 7% are female.

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#16

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA

Sacramento City College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sacramento City is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 25% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Sacramento City College

#16

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley, CA

Coastline Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Fountain Valley, Coastline Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 57 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Coastline Community College, 82% are male and 18% are female.

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#16

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

Modesto Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. MJC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Modesto.

Women make up 28% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Modesto Junior College Report

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
20 Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA
21 Irvine Valley College Irvine, CA
21 DeVry University - California Pomona, CA
23 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
24 Cerritos College Norwalk, CA
24 Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 5,454
Oregon 1,881
Hawaii 359
Nevada 486
Alaska 60

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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