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Computer Software Applications Schools in California

431 Computer Software students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Computer Software Applications is the 59th most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 416
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 10.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 68.0%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications 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 Applications 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
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,143.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. 70% of students get financical aid.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,758 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $56,876.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,214 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,354. 24% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 20%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,314 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

Computer Software Applications Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Web Developers 21% $78,040
Database Administrators 18% $101,240
Multimedia Artists and Animators 10% $84,740
Graphic Designers 7% $56,810
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

View all majors related to Computer Software Applications

View Nationwide Computer Software Applications Report

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