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Electrical Engineering at California State University-Sacramento

Electrical Engineering at California State University-Sacramento

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, consider the program at California State University-Sacramento. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Sacramento sits in Sacramento, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 127 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at California State University-Sacramento.

Studying Online at California State University-Sacramento

Online coursework is an option at California State University-Sacramento. Of 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at California State University-Sacramento

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Sacramento’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #4 of 30
Best Value Far Western (Region) #9 of 47
Best Value Nationwide #11 of 309
Best Schools (Quality) California #14 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #16 of 47
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #47 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from California State University-Sacramento

Those who finish California State University-Sacramento’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-Sacramento
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $78,895
2 years $70,596
3 years $82,173
4 years $95,564
5 years $106,616

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $95,564, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from California State University-Sacramento stands at $19,430.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at California State University-Sacramento, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 20% women (25) and 80% men (102).

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

Of the 90 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at California State University-Sacramento, 11% were women (10) and 89% were men (80).

California State University-Sacramento 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-Sacramento.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 30
Hispanic / Latino 20
Black / African American 4
Asian 26
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at California State University-Sacramento

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, above the national average of 42%.*

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

Among the 37 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at California State University-Sacramento, 41% were women (15) and 59% were men (22).

California State University-Sacramento 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-Sacramento.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 5
International (Nonresident) 24
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at California State University-Sacramento

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, below 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-Sacramento

This Electrical Engineering program at California State University-Sacramento includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 127

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at California State University-Sacramento go on to a range of careers. 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

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