Engineering at California State University-Sacramento
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, consider the program at California State University-Sacramento. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Sacramento is in Sacramento, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Sacramento
Distance learning is available at California State University-Sacramento. Among 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) studied exclusively online and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Sacramento’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #21 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #36 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #144 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Students who complete California State University-Sacramento’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,534 |
| 2 years | $72,032 |
| 3 years | $79,600 |
| 4 years | $90,659 |
| 5 years | $99,440 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from California State University-Sacramento report median earnings of $90,659, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from California State University-Sacramento is $18,863.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at California State University-Sacramento go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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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