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Civil Engineering in California

Civil Engineering Schools in California

Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in California

There are 120,630 people in the state and 820,100 people in the nation working in Civil Eng jobs.

Civil Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in California

Civil Eng grads earn an average of $147,444 in the state and $129,209 nationwide.

Civil Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 18 colleges in California offering Civil Eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 18 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,445 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $89,527 a year. The school admits about 4% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. The school admits about 42% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,831 a year. About 30% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,215 in their first year after graduation. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 92% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,145 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,772 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,330 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 40% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Civil Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers Civil 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
Transportation Engineers $120,210
Water/Wastewater Engineers $86,573
Civil Engineers $72,457
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
Petroleum Engineers $137,336

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Civil Eng.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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