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General Engineering Schools in California

1,386 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Engineering major is the 80th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Engineering Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 782
Master’s Degree 261
Bachelor’s Degree 209
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 77
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 77
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 77
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 52
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 22.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.8%
  • White: 26.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.7%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for General Engineering Grads in California

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

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Wages for General Engineering Jobs in California

Engineering grads earn an average of $129,790 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,621 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis.

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

Graduates earn an average $55,427 after graduation. 72% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
854 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,467. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. In their early career, Harvey Mudd College grads earn an average salary of $112,059.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,540 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $45,632 after graduation.

#6

Cerritos College

Norwalk
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,713 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,310. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,868 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 34 to 1. 82% of students get financical aid.

#8

Norco College

Norco
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,261 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,077. 31% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,125 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,503. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $58,630 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,380.

General Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers engineering 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.

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
Chemical Engineering 1,136
Systems Engineering 537

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