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Computer Software in California

Computer Software Schools in California

1,381 students earned Computer Software degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Software is the 59th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Software Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 364
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 15.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.4%
  • White: 24.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.5%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Computer Software Grads in California

256,810 people in the state and 1,647,460 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer software.

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Wages for Computer Software Jobs in California

Computer Software grads earn an average of $97,470 in the state and $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in California that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
272 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,263. 83% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 5.08 years.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. 59% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,601. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. This private institution charges an average net price of $51,386. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,214 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 21% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,826. The full-time teacher rate is 13%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SDSU will pay a net price of $12,721.

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Computer Software Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Web Developers 21% $78,040
Database Administrators 18% $101,240
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Computer Science 3,408
Computer Information Systems 567
Information Technology 547
Information Science 468
Data Processing 93
Computer Systems Networking 23
Other Computer Sciences 18

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