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Computer Software Applications in California

Computer Software Applications Schools in California

Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in California

There are 552,800 people in the state and 3,393,340 people in the nation working in Computer Software jobs.

Computer Software Applications Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in California

In this state, Computer Software grads earn an average of $178,135. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,324.

Computer Software Applications Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 20 colleges in California that offer Computer Software degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,577 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 67%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $28,024 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

100% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,774 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $61,436 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,318 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. The school admits about 26% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

MiraCosta College

Oceanside

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,662 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $52,372 after earning their degree at this institution. 91% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $15,390 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,648 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 73% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 57%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,752 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,124 a year.

#11

Long Beach City College

Long Beach

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,260 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,556 a year.

#12

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,813 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,208 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,107 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,080 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,126 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,351 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

#17

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,951 a year. 100% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

#18

College of the Desert

Palm Desert

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,557 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,326 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,998 in their first year after graduation. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Computer Software Applications Careers in CA

Some of the careers Computer Software 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
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $175,079
Computer and Information Research Scientists 8% $61,002
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Special Effects Artists and Animators 6% $57,836
Web Developers 5% $125,527
Graphic Designers 5% $66,386
Database Architects 4% $148,480
Data Warehousing Specialists 4% $117,424
Database Administrators 3% $79,696

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Computer Software.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Computer Information Systems 118,381
Computer Science 79,857
Information Technology 57,935
Information Science 22,425
Computer Programming 15,336
Computer Systems Networking 15,034
Computer Systems Analysis 3,034
Data Processing 2,131

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