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Computer Information Systems Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 567 students earned their CIS degrees in CA.

In this state, Computer Information Systems is the 44th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in California

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 540
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 13.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 62.6%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in California

525,600 people in the state and 3,468,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to CIS.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in California

A typical salary for a CIS grad in the state is $127,500, compared to a typical salary of $102,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

70% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

#3

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,174 after earning their degree at this institution. 68% of the teachers are full time. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,896 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,517 after graduation. 45% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 5.14 years.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
358 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,700 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 26% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,472 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,844 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,027 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

Computer Information Systems Careers in CA

Some of the careers CIS 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
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $167,150
Database Administrators 18% $101,240
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Systems Software Developers 13% $127,670
Computer Network Architects 12% $123,690
Computer Systems Analysts 12% $99,590
Computer Science Professors 12% $125,900
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9% $93,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Computer Science 3,408
Information Technology 547
Information Science 468
Computer Software Applications 431
Data Processing 93
Computer Systems Networking 23
Other Computer Sciences 18

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

View Nationwide Computer Information Systems Report

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