Engineering at California State University-Los Angeles
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, take a look at what California State University-Los Angeles. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Los Angeles is in Los Angeles, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Los Angeles
Many students take online classes at California State University-Los Angeles. Of 23,163 students, 1,217 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,921 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at California State University-Los Angeles
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Los Angeles’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 679 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 109 |
| Best Value | California | #15 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #38 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #48 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #219 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from California State University-Los Angeles
Those who finish California State University-Los Angeles’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 | $65,728 |
| 2 years | $61,925 |
| 3 years | $79,028 |
| 4 years | $93,587 |
| 5 years | $101,679 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from California State University-Los Angeles report median earnings of $93,587, compared with $61,510 for all California State University-Los Angeles graduates — about 52% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from California State University-Los Angeles stands at $15,481.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at California State University-Los Angeles work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, 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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