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Engineering in California

Engineering Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 25,161 students earned their Engineering degrees in CA.

An Engineering major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 14,391
Master’s Degree 7,940
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,375
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,375
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,375
Associate Degree 747
Post-Master’s Certificate 506
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 506
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 116
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 86
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 86

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 22.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.6%
  • White: 24.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in California

589,800 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $115,970, compared to a typical salary of $101,600 nationwide.

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

2,047 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,069.

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1,982 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,371. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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1,943 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $14,370. 65% of students get financical aid.

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1,815 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

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1,418 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UC Irvine will pay a net price of $12,426. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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1,403 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,766. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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1,342 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,637. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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1,248 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,674. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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1,121 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 68% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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1,089 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

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Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Electrical Engineers 12% $110,190
Biomedical Engineers 10% $96,590
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Materials Engineers 6% $103,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 23,421
Mathematics & Statistics 10,755
Physical Sciences 8,302
Agriculture 4,127
Natural Resources & Conservation 3,928
Engineering Technologies 2,964
Architecture/Urban Planning 2,293
Military Technologies & Sciences 302

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