Electrical Engineering at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Long Beach is in Long Beach, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 150 electrical engineering degrees were granted at California State University-Long Beach.
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Studying Online at California State University-Long Beach
Distance learning is available at California State University-Long Beach. Among 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical Engineering Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Long Beach’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #5 of 30 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 47 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 309 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #20 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 310 |
Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Those who finish California State University-Long Beach’s Electrical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,072 |
| 2 years | $70,327 |
| 3 years | $79,772 |
| 4 years | $93,760 |
| 5 years | $105,428 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from California State University-Long Beach report median earnings of $93,760, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from California State University-Long Beach is $19,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at California State University-Long Beach, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 19% women (28) and 81% men (122).
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 119 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 15% were women (18) and 85% were men (101).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 57 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 33 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, above the national average of 42%.*
Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Among the 31 master’s electrical engineering graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 32% were women (10) and 68% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 18 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 26% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, 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-Long Beach
This Electrical Engineering program at California State University-Long Beach offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 150 |
Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at California State University-Long Beach work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Electrical Engineering majors, 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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.