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Systems Engineering in California

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Systems Engineering Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 537 students earned their Systems Engineering degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Systems Engineering is the 122nd most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 278
Post-Master’s Certificate 248
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 248
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.6%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for Systems Engineering Grads in California

There are 54,580 people in the state and 367,850 people in the nation working in systems engineering jobs.

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Wages for Systems Engineering Jobs in California

In this state, systems engineering grads earn an average of $129,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer systems engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

453 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,240. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,748 after earning their degree at this institution. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $44,467. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Loyola Marymount.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $129,420 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

Systems Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers systems 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 systems 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
Metallurgical Engineering 1,275
General Engineering 1,257

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