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Computer Software Engineering in California

Computer Software Engineering Schools in California

916 Computer Software Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Computer Software Engineering is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Software Engineering Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 526
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 24.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 12.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 50.0%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Computer Software Engineering Grads in California

There are 271,440 people in the state and 1,534,310 people in the nation working in computer software engineering jobs.

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Wages for Computer Software Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for a computer software engineering grad in the state is $129,790, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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

392 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,370. Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 50% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,426. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
299 Total Students
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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,018 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,450. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,721. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

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Santa Clara University

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. An average student at SCU will pay a net price of $44,133.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,911. 45% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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Computer Software Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers computer software engineering majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Systems Software Developers 13% $127,670
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Computer Engineering 650
Computer Hardware Engineering 36
Other Computer Engineering 3

View all majors related to Computer Software Engineering

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