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Computational Science Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 34 students earned their Computational Science degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Computational Science is the 178th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computational Science Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.5%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Computational Science Grads in California

There are 82,560 people in the state and 625,390 people in the nation working in computational science jobs.

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Wages for Computational Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a computational science grad in the state is $103,270, compared to a typical salary of $93,350 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer computational science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Chapman.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine.

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

61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

Computational Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers computational science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computational science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 212
Gerontology 180
Sustainability Science 166
Dispute Resolution 157
Biological & Physical Science 148
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Nutrition Science 86
Human Computer Interaction 76

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View Nationwide Computational Science Report

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