Information Systems · California

Information Systems colleges in California

CampusPin lists 122 U.S. colleges in California that offer Information Systems programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Information Systems bridges business and technology, teaching students to design, analyze, and manage the systems organizations run on, suiting those drawn to both computing and how companies operate.

Schools in California that offer Information Systems

Information Systems programs in California: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 122 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

122

Public / private

29 / 21

Universities / 2-year

25 / 25

Cities represented

39

In-state tuition range

$1,114–$62,784

Median in-state tuition

$7,720

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Information Systems program

  • Systems analysis and design, requirements gathering, and the SDLC
  • Relational databases, data modeling, and SQL
  • Business process modeling and workflow analysis
  • Enterprise systems such as ERP and CRM platforms
  • Data analytics, reporting, and dashboards for business decisions
  • IT project management and agile delivery
  • IT governance, security, and risk fundamentals
  • Programming and scripting for business applications (e.g., Python, SQL, web technologies)

Where a Information Systems degree can lead

  • Computer systems analysts
  • Business Analyst
  • IT Project Manager
  • Database Administrator
  • ERP / Systems Consultant
  • Data Analyst

Typical pay: BLS reports a 2024 median wage of $103,790 for computer systems analysts, a common destination for Information Systems graduates.

An Information Systems (IS) major sits between computer science and business, covering systems analysis and design, databases and SQL, business process modeling, enterprise applications (ERP, CRM), data analytics, project management, and IT governance. Most programs are housed in a business school and pair technical coursework with accounting, finance, management, and economics, so graduates can translate between technical teams and the people who use the systems.

IS graduates typically work as the link between business needs and technical implementation: gathering requirements, mapping workflows, specifying and configuring systems, and analyzing data to support decisions. Many roles map to the computer systems analyst occupation, for which the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $103,790 and projects 8.7% employment growth from 2024 to 2034. Graduates are employed across industries, including finance, healthcare, consulting, manufacturing, and government.

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