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Electrical Engineering Schools in California

4,697 EE students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Electrical Engineering is the 27th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,496
Master’s Degree 1,849
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 337
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 337
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 337
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 23.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 17.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.9%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in California

In this state, there are 121,800 people employed in jobs related to an EE degree, compared to 752,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in California

In this state, EE grads earn an average of $123,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,930.

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

730 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

62% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

410 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,240.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. 72% of the teachers are full time.

286 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $16,542.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $88,873 a year. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at Cal Poly Pomona. This public school has an average net price of $14,304. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSULB.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,677. In their early career, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo grads earn an average salary of $66,662. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

Electrical Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers EE majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Electrical Engineers 12% $110,190
Engineers 9% $107,300
Aerospace Engineers 9% $122,960
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Electronics Engineers 9% $122,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Mechanical Engineering 5,137
Computer Engineering 3,384
Civil Engineering 3,198
Biomedical Engineering 1,744
Aeronautical Engineering 1,275
General Engineering 1,257
Chemical Engineering 1,136
Systems Engineering 537

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