Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is located in Pomona, CA.
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Studying Online at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Online coursework is an option at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Among 27,636 students, 742 (3%) studied exclusively online and 14,977 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Use these rankings to compare California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #22 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #43 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #53 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #176 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Those who finish California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,477 |
| 2 years | $68,670 |
| 3 years | $78,838 |
| 4 years | $89,834 |
| 5 years | $101,751 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona take home a median $89,834, compared with $71,805 for all California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is $20,401.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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