Computer Science Schools
In Berkeley, California
The city of Berkeley has only one school where computer science faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the computer science academic community in Berkeley, and the future trends. Academia in computer science includes computer science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science
- Masters degree in Computer Science
- PhD degree in Computer Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Berkeley Vs. California Computer Science Employment
| Berkeley | 4,000 |
| California | 170,660 |
Of the 51,670 computer science professionals employed in California, 4,000 work in Berkeley. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of computer science professionals in Berkeley has shrunk by 71%. As the number of computer science professionals in Berkeley has decreased, overall employment in Berkeley has increased.
Berkeley Vs. California Computer Science employment growth
| 157,020 | 165,990 | 171,300 | 169,260 | 51,670 |
| 13,870 | 12,130 | 12,200 | 12,350 | 4,000 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Berkeley
Computer Science VS. All professions salaries in Berkeley
| $77,884 | $85,172 | $79,468 | $84,984 | $96,787 |
| $49,830 | $51,220 | $53,260 | $54,590 | $56,360 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science in Berkeley
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Berkeley
As the number of computer science professionals in Berkeley has shrunk, salaries for computer science professionals have increased. In 2010 Berkeley computer science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $96,787. Four years earlier in 2006, computer science professionals in Berkeley made an average salary of $77,884 per year. The growth in the salary of computer science professionals in Berkeley is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Berkeley
10th percentile |
$54,567 |
25th percentile |
$67,977 |
50th percentile |
$91,367 |
75th percentile |
$121,317 |
90th percentile |
$151,267 |
Computer science professionals make a median salary of $91,367 per year in Berkeley. The 10% of computer science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $54,567 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $151,267 per year.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Berkeley
Computer Forensics |
$76,500 |
Computer Programming |
$82,240 |
Computer Science |
$96,787 |
Computer Engineering |
$108,335 |
Information Technology |
$120,325 |
Information Systems |
$139,930 |
On average computer science professionals in Berkeley earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Berkeley.
Educational Trends
Computer Science schools in Berkeley
There is only one accredited computer science school in the city. Many of Berkeley's computer science professionals are graduates of this school.
Computer Science Programs Offered In Berkeley
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
Berkeley's computer science schools offer 3 computer science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Computer Science Degrees In Berkeley
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
78 |
master |
32 |
doctor |
32 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 142 |
In 2010 approximately 142 students graduated from computer science courses.