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General Engineering Technology in California

General Engineering Technology Schools in California

Jobs for General Engineering Technology Grads in California

33,460 people in the state and 316,400 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Engineering Tech.

General Engineering Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for General Engineering Technology Jobs in California

In this state, Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $87,706. Nationwide, they make an average of $74,874.

General Engineering Technology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 21 colleges in California that offer Engineering Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 21 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,351 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,541 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,270 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,033 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.

#5

Chabot College

Hayward

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,409 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.

#6

Moorpark College

Moorpark

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $72,619 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,416 a year.

#7

Cerritos College

Norwalk

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,194 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,364 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#9

Butte College

Oroville

Graduates earn a median salary of $68,289 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,336 a year in tuition.

#10

Las Positas College

Livermore

Graduates earn a median salary of $23,875 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,168 a year in tuition.

#11

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,225 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,184 a year.

#12

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria

Graduates earn a median salary of $85,546 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#13

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,703 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,430 a year in tuition.

#14

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,502 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,238 a year.

#15

Merced College

Merced

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,477 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,194 a year in tuition.

#16

Sierra College

Rocklin

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,747 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

#17

American River College

Sacramento

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,258 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,288 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,298 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,696 a year in tuition.

#19

College of San Mateo

San Mateo

Graduates earn a median salary of $65,341 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,332 a year.

#20

Fullerton College

Fullerton

Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.

#21

Long Beach City College

Long Beach

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,260 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,556 a year in tuition.

General Engineering Technology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Engineering Tech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $134,632
Photonics Technicians $106,964
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists $57,631
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $50,036
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,216
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $77,835
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $121,642
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,455
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians $88,689
Robotics Technicians $131,252

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Engineering Tech.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electromechanical Engineering 11,920
Industrial Production Technology 11,391
Environmental Control Technology 10,798
Drafting & Design Engineering 9,702
Electronics Engineering 9,196
Engineering-Related Fields 8,633
Mechanical Engineering 5,996
Construction Engineering 5,089

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