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Computer and Information Sciences, General bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

16Programs reporting earnings

$90,694Median year-4 earnings

$18,750Median federal debt

14Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $15,248 federal debt$216,722 2Northeastern University OaklandOakland · $23,001 federal debt$163,708 3University of California, DavisDavis · $14,282 federal debt$138,673 4Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles · $26,000 federal debt$127,011 5University of California, IrvineIrvine · $20,000 federal debt$96,347 6California Baptist UniversityRiverside · Debt not reported$93,038 7California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge · $19,007 federal debt$91,131 8California State University, ChicoChico · $20,886 federal debt$91,059 9University of La VerneLa Verne · $25,000 federal debt$90,694 10San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · $16,375 federal debt$86,613

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $159,100
Middle 50% wage range: $112,170–$213,630
State employment: 8,440
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $88,920–$275,320

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $174,410
Middle 50% wage range: $136,990–$216,670
State employment: 284,390
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $105,060–$272,670

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $136,110
Middle 50% wage range: $91,600–$191,960
State employment: 27,090
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $68,090–$219,750

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $128,740
Middle 50% wage range: $93,530–$165,530
State employment: 27,710
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $65,890–$201,070

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $128,210
Middle 50% wage range: $93,000–$171,030
State employment: 2,480
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $60,850–$225,640

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $218,290
Middle 50% wage range: $170,240–$293,470
State employment: 94,720
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $129,970–$325,970

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $170,160
Middle 50% wage range: $132,880–$203,130
State employment: 6,210
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $101,200–$227,900

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $158,870
Middle 50% wage range: $127,610–$197,100
State employment: 14,870
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $97,070–$224,930

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$216,722	$15,248
2	Northeastern University Oakland	Oakland	$163,708	$23,001
3	University of California, Davis	Davis	$138,673	$14,282
4	Loyola Marymount University	Los Angeles	$127,011	$26,000
5	University of California, Irvine	Irvine	$96,347	$20,000
6	California Baptist University	Riverside	$93,038	Not available
7	California State University, Northridge	Northridge	$91,131	$19,007
8	California State University, Chico	Chico	$91,059	$20,886
9	University of La Verne	La Verne	$90,694	$25,000
10	San Diego State University	San Diego	$86,613	$16,375
11	San Francisco State University	San Francisco	$86,425	$19,716
12	California State University, Dominguez Hills	Carson	$74,788	$18,750
13	California State University, Monterey Bay	Seaside	$74,298	Not available
14	California State University, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$69,022	$13,000
15	California State University, San Bernardino	San Bernardino	$66,202	$16,119
16	California State University, Fresno	Fresno	$62,256	$13,570

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer and Information Sciences, General in California

What do Computer and Information Sciences, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 16 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $90,694 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $18,750 among the 14 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of California, Los Angeles has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.