Chemical Engineering Schools in California
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in California
63,410 people in the state and 443,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chem Eng.
Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in California
In this state, Chem Eng grads earn an average of $170,524. Nationwide, they make an average of $147,107.
Most Popular Chemical Engineering Programs in CA
There are 13 colleges in California that offer Chem Eng degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 13 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 42% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,932 a year. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,850 after earning their degree at this institution. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $89,527 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $102,669 a year. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,533 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.
Chemical Engineering Careers in CA
Some of the careers Chem Eng majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $79,889 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | — | $89,263 |
| Chemical Engineers | — | $130,903 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | — | $101,277 |
| Nanosystems Engineers | — | $50,152 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | — | $98,460 |
| Engineers, All Other | — | $136,628 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | — | $116,775 |
| Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar | — | $59,756 |
| Robotics Engineers | — | $72,925 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | — | $115,569 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | — | $121,651 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chem Eng.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 13,914 |
| General Engineering | 13,411 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 9,596 |
| Industrial Engineering | 8,533 |
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