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Overview for Computer Science

A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

Careers for Computer Science Majors

A major in Computer Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Computer Science

Top 45 California Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 Silicon Valley University
San Jose, CA
 3
(60.0%)
 $9,475 
 LA College International
Los Angeles, CA
 1
(50.0%)
Open Admissions- 
 California College-San Diego
San Diego, CA
 6
(17.6%)
Open Admissions- 
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Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA
 22
(12.3%)
Most Selective$38,222 
 Southern California Institute of Technology
Anaheim, CA
 3
(8.8%)
 $13,100 
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
 65
(3.9%)
Most Selective$36,798 
California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA
 53
(2.9%)
Less Selective$13,827 
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San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
 119
(2.6%)
Moderately Selective$14,162 
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
 132
(2.5%)
Highly Selective$28,673 
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
 82
(2.3%)
Highly Selective$15,213 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.