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Software Engineering in California

Software Engineering Schools in California

Jobs for Software Engineering Grads in California

In this state, there are 362,760 people employed in jobs related to a Computer Software Engineering degree, compared to 2,169,260 nationwide.

Software Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Software Engineering Jobs in California

In this state, Computer Software Engineering grads earn an average of $181,952. Nationwide, they make an average of $143,907.

Software Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 14 colleges in California offering Computer Software Engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,215 in their first year after graduation. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Ashford University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,447 after earning their degree at this institution. 31% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,831 a year. With an admission rate of 30%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,878 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,692 in their first year after graduation. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,533 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,757 a year. The school admits about 56% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,313 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 58%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,188 a year. The school admits about 43% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 34% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Software Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers Computer Software Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Database Architects $148,480
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $80,062
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Software Developers $76,447
Data Warehousing Specialists $117,424

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Computer Software Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Computer Science 79,857
Information Technology 42,322
Bioengineering 13,914
General Aeronautical Engineering 9,539
General Systems Engineering 3,956
General Architectural Engineering 1,183
General Agricultural Engineering 1,090
Biochemical Engineering 126

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