General Nuclear Engineering Schools in California

42 students earned General Nuclear Engineering degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A General Nuclear Engineering major is the 424th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Nuclear Engineering Majors in California

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	18
Bachelor’s Degree	14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	10
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	10

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 7.1%
• Black or African American: 4.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
• White: 40.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 21.4%
• Other Races: 14.3%

Jobs for General Nuclear Engineering Grads in California

In this state, there are 34,510 people employed in jobs related to a general nuclear engineering degree, compared to 241,800 nationwide.

Wages for General Nuclear Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for a general nuclear engineering grad in the state is $132,180, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

Most Popular General Nuclear Engineering Programs in CA

There are 2 colleges in California that offer general nuclear engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

General Nuclear Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers general nuclear engineering majors go into include:

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

View Nationwide General Nuclear Engineering Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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