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Computer Engineering in California

Computer Engineering Schools in California

Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in California

406,760 people in the state and 2,421,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to CE.

Computer Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in California

CE grads earn an average of $180,480 in the state and $143,723 nationwide.

Computer Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 22 colleges in California that offer CE degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 22 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#2

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $72,660 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. The school admits about 26% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,692 after earning their degree at this institution. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,107 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

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%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,831 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 30%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,850 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 88% 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 $33,932 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,259 after earning their degree at this institution. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#15

Ashford University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,447 in their first year after graduation. 31% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,160 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,434 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,878 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,959 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 79% 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. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Computer Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers CE 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
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Computer Hardware Engineers $63,909
Database Architects $148,480
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $80,062
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists $117,478
Computer Network Architects $63,411
Software Developers $76,447
Data Warehousing Specialists $117,424

Below are some popular majors that are similar to CE.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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