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Computational Science in California

Computational Science Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 85 students earned their Computational Science degrees in CA.

A Computational Science major is the 262nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computational Science Majors in California

Computational Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Bachelor’s Degree 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computational science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 27.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 42.4%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for Computational Science Grads in California

There are 82,560 people in the state and 625,390 people in the nation working in computational science jobs.

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Wages for Computational Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a computational science grad in the state is $103,270, compared to a typical salary of $93,350 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer computational science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,342. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Chapman.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. 61% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,069.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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Hartnell College

Salinas
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,673 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,502. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,426. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. A typical student attending SDSU will pay a net price of $12,721.

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Computational Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers computational science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Computer Workers 14% $98,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Biological & Physical Science 18,864
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 2,975
Cognitive Science 1,765
International Studies 1,569
Nutrition Science 1,195
Human Biology 609
Behavioral Science 570
Mathematics & Computer Science 475

View all majors related to Computational Science

View Nationwide Computational Science Report

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