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Computer Science in California

Computer Science Schools in California

14,782 students earned Computer Science degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Computer Science major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,877
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 312
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 312
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 312

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 31.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 18.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.7%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in California

In this state, there are 460,120 people employed in jobs related to a computer science degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in California

In this state, computer science grads earn an average of $110,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

1,093 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 68% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,069.

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

84% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UC Irvine will pay a net price of $12,426. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,637. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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125 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UCR. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,306.

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

This public school has an average net price of $7,485. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,721. 98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

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84 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,674. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

A typical student attending CSULB will pay a net price of $8,721. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. 45% of the teachers are full time.

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Computer Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Web Developers 21% $78,040
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $167,150
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Computer Network Support Specialists 12% $71,550
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

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