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Information Science in California

Information Science Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 743 students earned their Information Science degrees in CA.

An Information Science major is the 151st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 642
Bachelor’s Degree 85
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 31.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 25.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.1%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in California

236,750 people in the state and 1,240,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to information science.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in California

Information Science grads earn an average of $136,310 in the state and $114,000 nationwide.

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

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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81 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,306. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
4,027 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,284. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
4,566 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
238 Total Students

The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

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

A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,637. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,472 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Information Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers information science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $167,150
Computer Workers 14% $98,010

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