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Computer Programming in California

Computer Programming Schools in California

Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in California

There are 390,980 people in the state and 2,337,060 people in the nation working in Programming jobs.

Computer Programming Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in California

In this state, Programming grads earn an average of $170,933. Nationwide, they make an average of $131,918.

Computer Programming Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 24 colleges in California that offer Programming degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 24 below:

#1

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,837 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,312 a year.

#2

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,813 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,208 a year.

#3

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,769 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,298 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,696 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,033 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,364 a year in tuition.

#6

De Anza College

Cupertino

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,412 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,562 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,382 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,420 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 26% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,351 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

#10

Grossmont College

El Cajon

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,419 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,332 a year in tuition.

#11

Reedley College

Reedley

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,881 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,334 a year in tuition.

#12

Hartnell College

Salinas

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,515 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,404 a year.

#13

Norco College

Norco

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $22,091 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,420 a year.

#14

Sierra College

Rocklin

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,747 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#15

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,680 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.

#16

MiraCosta College

Oceanside

86% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,152 a year in tuition.

#17

Sacramento City College

Sacramento

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,869 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,288 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,880 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#19

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $80,351 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,565 a year.

#20

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,115 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,432 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,614 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,288 a year in tuition.

#22

Gavilan College

Gilroy

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,388 in their first year after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.5% is lower than average. Undergrads from California pay around $1,506 a year in tuition.

#23

Cosumnes River College

Sacramento

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,739 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,288 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,752 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,124 a year in tuition.

Computer Programming Careers in CA

Some of the careers Programming majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Software Developers 14% $76,447
Web and Digital Interface Designers 13% $88,198
Computer Programmers 12% $109,892
Web Developers 5% $125,527
Video Game Designers 3% $62,617
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers -2% $80,062
Computer Network Support Specialists -4% $107,799
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary -4% $35,659

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Programming.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Computer Information Systems 118,381
Computer Science 79,857
Information Technology 57,935
Information Science 22,425
Computer Software Applications 15,581
Computer Systems Networking 15,034
Computer Systems Analysis 3,034
Data Processing 2,131

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