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Engineering Technologies Schools in California

5,525 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Engineering Technologies is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in California

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,903
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,903
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,903
Associate Degree 1,199
Bachelor’s Degree 1,111
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 658
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 658
Master’s Degree 603
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 25

Gender Distribution

In California, a engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering tech majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.1%
  • White: 26.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in California

There are 745,370 people in the state and 6,146,030 people in the nation working in engineering tech jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in California

A typical salary for a engineering tech grad in the state is $68,410, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
249 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,780 after earning their degree at this institution. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 25% of the teachers are full time.

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,034 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,317 a year. This public school has an average net price of $3,703.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $12,894. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $57,540 after graduation.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,409 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Chico State will pay a net price of $16,218.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,304. Graduates earn an average $51,735 after graduation.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $46,054. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,523. It takes the average student 4.94 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $42,178 after graduation.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,306 a year.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,677.

Engineering Technologies Careers in CA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 131% $44,000
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 25% $83,480
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 22% $44,300
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 20% $55,140
Construction Managers 18% $107,050
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Cost Estimators 16% $70,660
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 15% $49,610
Environmental Engineering Technicians 15% $54,760
Industrial Engineers 15% $101,920
Systems Software Developers 13% $127,670
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 12% $68,420
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 12% $68,670
Surveyors 11% $91,030
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 10% $68,100
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $87,240
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $61,590
Medical Equipment Repairers 10% $55,080
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $67,110
Engineers 9% $107,300
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 8% $61,170
Drafters 8% $55,330
Engineering Technicians 8% $69,950
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 8% $42,760
Mechanical Drafters 8% $61,190
Industrial Engineering Technicians 8% $66,770
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 7% $45,840
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 7% $60,850
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 7% $65,160
Commercial and Industrial Designers 6% $70,410
Industrial Production Managers 4% $110,990
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $58,890
Semiconductor Processors 0% $40,510
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators -4% $56,650
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $70,550
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -8% $40,230

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering tech.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 25,076
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 23,421
Computer & Information Sciences 20,550
Mathematics & Statistics 10,755
Physical Sciences 8,302
Agriculture 4,127
Natural Resources & Conservation 3,928
Architecture/Urban Planning 2,293

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