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Engineering Science in California

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Engineering Science Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 77 students earned their Engineering Science degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Engineering Science is the 231st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Science Majors in California

Engineering Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 71
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.3%
  • White: 28.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 20.8%
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Jobs for Engineering Science Grads in California

54,580 people in the state and 367,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering science.

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Wages for Engineering Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a engineering science grad in the state is $129,790, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer engineering science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
11,745 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,454. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate.

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,032. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. A typical student attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will pay a net price of $20,677. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

#4

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
8,018 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,563.

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

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,844 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

Engineering Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers engineering science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Engineers 9% $107,300
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Mechanical Engineering 5,137
Electrical Engineering 4,695
Computer Engineering 3,384
Civil Engineering 3,198
Biomedical Engineering 1,744
Aeronautical Engineering 1,275
General Engineering 1,257
Chemical Engineering 1,136

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View Nationwide Engineering Science Report

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