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Computational Science Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 37 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 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Associate Degree 3

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: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 45.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.3%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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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
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Chapman. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,764 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,844 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UCSD will pay a net price of $15,240.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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Hartnell College

Salinas
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,673 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,680. In their early career, Hartnell College grads earn an average salary of $32,992. 93% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,209. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU. 61% of students get financical aid.

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
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350

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

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