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General Engineering in California

General Engineering Schools in California

Jobs for General Engineering Grads in California

There are 59,250 people in the state and 401,000 people in the nation working in Engineering jobs.

General Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for General Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for an Engineering grad in the state is $172,624, compared to a typical salary of $149,803 nationwide.

General Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 24 colleges in California offering Engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 24 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,763 a year. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#2

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,951 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 100%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Undergrads from California pay around $1,334 a year in tuition.

#5

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $107,923 a year. About 13% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#6

Ventura College

Ventura

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,638 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,416 a year.

#7

Moorpark College

Moorpark

Graduates earn a median salary of $72,619 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,416 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,250 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,334 a year in tuition.

#9

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,769 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#10

Hartnell College

Salinas

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,515 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,404 a year in tuition.

#11

Norco College

Norco

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $22,091 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,420 a year in tuition.

#12

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,703 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,430 a year.

#13

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,357 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,234 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,752 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,124 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,105 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,036 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

#17

American River College

Sacramento

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,258 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,288 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,144 a year.

#20

Fullerton College

Fullerton

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,541 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,270 a year.

#22

Reedley College

Reedley

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,881 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,334 a year.

#23

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria

Graduates earn a median salary of $85,546 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,145 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
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
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Robotics Engineers $72,925
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Microsystems Engineers $104,558
Photonics Engineers $84,667

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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