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Computer Programming in California

Computer Programming Schools in California

1,609 Computer Programming students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Computer Programming is the 138th most popular major in the state out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in California

Computer Programming majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 793
Associate Degree 711
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 63
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 63
Bachelor’s Degree 42

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer programming majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 32.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.2%
  • White: 24.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in California

There are 306,660 people in the state and 1,880,050 people in the nation working in computer programming jobs.

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in California

In this state, computer programming grads earn an average of $97,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,580.

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

#1

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,693 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,643. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

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#2

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,125 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,551. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,837 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $48,859. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

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#4

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,948 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. A typical student attending SMC will pay a net price of $4,167.

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#5

Sierra College

Rocklin
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,503 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $3,970. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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#6

Fullerton College

Fullerton
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,427 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,418.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

A typical student attending Mt. SAC will pay a net price of $3,646. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,459. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%.

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#9

Laney College

Oakland
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,225 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,106. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,027 Total Students

A typical student attending Sacramento City will pay a net price of $5,208. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students get financical aid.

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Computer Programming Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer programming majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Web Developers 21% $78,040
Systems Software Developers 13% $127,670
Computer Network Support Specialists 12% $71,550
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Specific Application Programming 4

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