How many colleges in California offer Information Technology programs?

CampusPin currently lists 122 U.S. colleges and universities in California that offer Information Technology programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Information Technology program in California?

Among the 50 Information Technology programs listed in California, published in-state tuition ranges from $1,114 to $62,784 (median around $7,720). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Information Technology degree lead to?

A Information Technology degree commonly leads to roles such as Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, IT Project Manager, Cloud Engineer. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $60,000–$95,000 early-career (BLS network/systems admin median $95,360).

Can I apply to a Information Technology program in California with the Common App?

Many Information Technology programs in California accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Information Technology colleges in California

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

Information Technology (IT) focuses on applying computing systems to organizational needs, administering networks, supporting users, building business systems, and managing IT operations.

Schools in California that offer Information Technology

Information Technology 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

In-state tuition range

$1,114–$62,784

Median in-state tuition

$7,720

Lowest published in-state tuition

Copper Mountain Community College

$1,114

Most selective

Casa Loma College-Los Angeles

36% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

California State University-Fullerton

41,793 students

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 Technology program

Network architecture and administration (LAN/WAN, routing, switching)
Systems administration on Windows, Linux, and macOS
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Database administration and SQL
IT project management and ITIL fundamentals
Business systems analysis and requirements
Information assurance and basic security operations
Web technologies and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python)

Where a Information Technology degree can lead

Systems Administrator
Network Administrator
IT Project Manager
Cloud Engineer
Solutions Architect
IT Manager

Typical pay: $60,000–$95,000 early-career (BLS network/systems admin median $95,360)

An Information Technology major emphasizes systems integration, network administration, IT project management, business systems analysis, and the operational side of computing. IT differs from Computer Science in that it leans toward applying existing technology to solve business problems rather than designing new computing systems from first principles.

IT graduates often start in help-desk, systems-administration, or junior-network-engineering roles and can grow into senior infrastructure, IT-management, cloud-architecture, or solutions-architect tracks. The major pairs well with vendor certifications (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, Azure).

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