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Electrical Engineering at California State University-Fullerton

Electrical Engineering at California State University-Fullerton

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, take a look at what California State University-Fullerton. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Fullerton is located in Fullerton, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at California State University-Fullerton.

Studying Online at California State University-Fullerton

Online coursework is an option at California State University-Fullerton. Among 43,662 students, 3,776 (9%) studied exclusively online and 23,263 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at California State University-Fullerton

Use these rankings to compare California State University-Fullerton’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #2 of 30
Best Value Far Western (Region) #2 of 47
Best Value Nationwide #4 of 309
Best Schools (Quality) California #24 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #30 of 47
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #122 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from California State University-Fullerton

Graduates of California State University-Fullerton’s Electrical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Electrical Engineering at California State University-Fullerton
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $67,367
2 years $68,606
3 years $76,685
4 years $91,011
5 years $98,832

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from California State University-Fullerton take home a median $91,011, compared with $67,546 for all California State University-Fullerton graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.

Electrical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Fullerton

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from California State University-Fullerton stands at $15,054.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at California State University-Fullerton, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at California State University-Fullerton are 18% women (9) and 82% men (42).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fullerton

Among the 39 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at California State University-Fullerton, 15% were women (6) and 85% were men (33).

California State University-Fullerton gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 20
Asian 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at California State University-Fullerton

Minority students account for 59% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, above the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at California State University-Fullerton

Of the 12 master’s electrical engineering graduates at California State University-Fullerton, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).

California State University-Fullerton gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at California State University-Fullerton

Minority students account for 42% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, higher than the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at California State University-Fullerton

The Electrical Engineering program at California State University-Fullerton offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 51

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at California State University-Fullerton go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Microsystems Engineers $104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Photonics Engineers $84,667

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