Est. Earnings (1yr)
$45,387
Est. from CA median (5 programs)
Median Debt
$21,650
20% below national median

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Computer Software and Media Applications bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of California-Irvine$45,387*$21,650
University of Southern California$103,071*$134,326$23,5000.23
University of Phoenix-California$83,476*$57,111$44,2250.53
Academy of Art University$45,387*$72,792$39,7150.88
University of Silicon Valley$37,693*$31,0000.82
DeVry University-California$32,159*$38,887$48,8491.52
National Median$38,234*$27,0000.71
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Computer Software and Media Applications Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$103,071$23,500
University of Phoenix-California
Ontario
$83,476$44,225
Academy of Art University
San Francisco
$28,024$45,387$39,715
University of Silicon Valley
San Jose
$22,480$37,693$31,000
DeVry University-California
Ontario
$17,488$32,159$48,849

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of California-Irvine, approximately 37% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.