2023 Best Engineering Science Schools in California
Finding the Best Engineering Science School for You
With 77 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, engineering science is the #231 most popular major in California.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Engineering Science Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in California to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
View our full ranking methodology.
2023 Best Engineering Science Schools in California
The colleges and universities below are the best for engineering science majors pursuing a .
Top California Schools in Engineering Science
Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Berkeley the best school in California for engineering science students. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.
Read full report on Engineering Science at University of California - Berkeley
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Engineering Science Schools in California list. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - San Diego. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Engineering Science Schools in California list. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public college with a very large student population.
Read full report on Engineering Science at University of California - San Diego
Request Information
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Sonoma State University is a great place for engineering science students. SSU is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Rohnert Park.
Full Engineering Science at Sonoma State University Report
Request Information
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means California State University - Bakersfield is a great place for engineering science students. CSUB is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bakersfield.
Full Engineering Science at California State University - Bakersfield Report
Request InformationBest Engineering Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Engineering Science Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 3 |
| Oregon | 0 |
More Engineering Science Rankings in California
Engineering Science Related Rankings by Major
One of 40 majors within the area of study, engineering science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Engineering Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 46,178 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28,844 |
| Civil Engineering | 21,388 |
| Computer Engineering | 17,987 |
| Chemical Engineering | 12,917 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Nicolás Pérez.
More about our data sources and methodologies.