Computer Science Schools
In Costa Mesa, California
Computer Science faculty can choose to work at only one computer science school in Costa Mesa. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in computer science in the city of Costa Mesa, which encompasses computer science training at the computer science associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Costa Mesa Vs. California Computer Science Employment
| Costa Mesa | 4,960 |
| California | 170,660 |
Exactly 4,960 of the 51,670 computer science professionals employed in California, work in Costa Mesa. There has been a 72% decline in the number of computer science professionals in Costa Mesa between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for computer science professionals in Costa Mesa has decreased, overall employment in Costa Mesa has also decreased.
Costa Mesa Vs. California Computer Science employment growth
| 157,020 | 165,990 | 171,300 | 169,260 | 51,670 |
| 17,820 | 17,920 | 17,960 | 17,740 | 4,960 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Costa Mesa
Computer Science VS. All professions salaries in Costa Mesa
| $71,360 | $74,752 | $77,740 | $78,764 | $86,720 |
| $44,220 | $45,820 | $47,730 | $48,940 | $49,780 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science in Costa Mesa
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Costa Mesa
Salaries for computer science professionals in Costa Mesa have increased. In 2010 Costa Mesa computer science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $86,720. Four years earlier in 2006, computer science professionals in Costa Mesa made an average salary of $71,360 per year. The growth in the salary of computer science professionals in Costa Mesa is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Costa Mesa
10th percentile |
$49,557 |
25th percentile |
$63,743 |
50th percentile |
$81,530 |
75th percentile |
$106,800 |
90th percentile |
$102,095 |
Computer science professionals in Costa Mesa earn a median salary of $81,530 per year. The difference in pay between the computer science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 106%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $49,557 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $102,095 per year.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Costa Mesa
Computer Forensics |
$74,960 |
Computer Programming |
$75,010 |
Computer Science |
$86,720 |
Computer Engineering |
$97,585 |
Information Technology |
$111,740 |
Information Systems |
$133,530 |
Costa Mesa computer science professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Computer Science schools in Costa Mesa
There is only one accredited computer science school in the city. Many of Costa Mesa's computer science professionals are graduates of this school.
Computer Science Programs Offered In Costa Mesa
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Costa Mesa's computer science school offers one computer science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Computer Science Degrees In Costa Mesa
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
Approximately 2 students completed computer science courses in 2010.