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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 5,565 students earned their Computer & Information Sciences degrees in CA.

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 5,026
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 305
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 305
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 305
Post-Master’s Certificate 234
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 234

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 15.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 59.7%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in California

In this state, there are 801,410 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 5,610,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in California

Computer & Information Sciences grads earn an average of $100,890 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $32,569.

432 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,032. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 86% of the teachers are full time.

368 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time.

328 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
272 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,143. Graduates earn an average $30,780 after graduation.

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

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,209. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,053. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. In their early career, UCLA grads earn an average salary of $55,427.

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $8,003. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Information Security Analysts 28% $109,200
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Web Developers 21% $78,040
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $167,150
Database Administrators 18% $101,240
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $61,540
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Systems Software Developers 13% $127,670
Computer Network Architects 12% $123,690
Computer Network Support Specialists 12% $71,550
Computer Systems Analysts 12% $99,590
Computer Science Professors 12% $125,900
Managers 11% $129,300
Multimedia Artists and Animators 10% $84,740
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9% $93,810
Graphic Designers 7% $56,810
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 9,121
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,240
Physical Sciences 1,641
Mathematics & Statistics 1,518
Architecture/Urban Planning 823
Engineering Technologies 654
Natural Resources & Conservation 512
Agriculture 437

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