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Computer Software and Media Applications bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$69,981Median year-4 earnings

$31,000Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

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

1University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · $23,500 federal debt$115,839 2Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco · $39,715 federal debt$73,398 3University of California, IrvineIrvine · $21,650 federal debt$69,981 4University of Silicon ValleySan Jose · $31,000 federal debt$67,659 5DeVry University-CaliforniaOntario · $48,849 federal debt$47,440

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.

25-1194Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $76,630
Middle 50% wage range: $52,110–$116,450
State employment: 11,040
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $45,800–$168,680

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $141,590
Middle 50% wage range: $103,360–$186,820
State employment: 39,310
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $77,480–$224,920

27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators

State median wage: $130,540
Middle 50% wage range: $99,280–$164,800
State employment: 7,410
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $71,710–$206,160

15-1251Computer Programmers

State median wage: $116,760
Middle 50% wage range: $83,490–$148,740
State employment: 11,340
Projected growth: -7.3%
Annual openings: 4,400

10th–90th percentile: $70,310–$172,300

27-1024Graphic Designers

State median wage: $75,130
Middle 50% wage range: $55,500–$99,240
State employment: 27,390
Projected growth: -1.7%
Annual openings: 16,000

10th–90th percentile: $46,190–$129,560

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

15-1252Software 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

15-1243Database 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

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 Southern California	Los Angeles	$115,839	$23,500
2	Academy of Art University	San Francisco	$73,398	$39,715
3	University of California, Irvine	Irvine	$69,981	$21,650
4	University of Silicon Valley	San Jose	$67,659	$31,000
5	DeVry University-California	Ontario	$47,440	$48,849

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 Software and Media Applications in California

What do Computer Software and Media Applications bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $69,981 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $31,000 among the 5 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 Southern California has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.