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Electrical Engineering in California

Electrical Engineering Schools in California

Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in California

There are 135,990 people in the state and 827,880 people in the nation working in EE jobs.

Electrical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for an EE grad in the state is $167,139, compared to a typical salary of $141,191 nationwide.

Electrical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 21 colleges in California offering EE degrees. Learn about the most popular 21 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. 97% 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. 97% 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. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $89,527 a year. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

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. 86% 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. 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 $43,850 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. The school admits about 28% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,107 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

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. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $102,669 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,049 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 47% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Electrical Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers EE 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
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
Computer Hardware Engineers $63,909
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists $52,230
Robotics Engineers $72,925

Below are some popular majors that are similar to EE.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Civil Engineering 20,005
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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