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Computer & Information Sciences in California

Computer & Information Sciences Schools in California

27,957 Computer & Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in California

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6,403
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 389
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 389
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 389
Post-Master’s Certificate 166
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 166

Gender Distribution

In California, a computer & information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer & information sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 27.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.8%
  • White: 20.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.2%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in California

801,410 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer & information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in California

In this state, computer & information sciences 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 computer & information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,358 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

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432 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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

88% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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368 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time.

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328 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time.

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Academy of Art University

San Francisco
272 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The average student takes 5.08 years to complete their degree at Academy of Art University. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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165 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at USFCA. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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163 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,637. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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151 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. A typical student attending Cal State Fullerton will pay a net price of $7,485. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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Computer & Information Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer & information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9% $93,810
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer & information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Communications Technology/Support 137

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