Engineering at University of California-Davis
If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at University of California-Davis. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-Davis is located in Davis, CA.
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Studying Online at University of California-Davis
Many students take online classes at University of California-Davis. Of 40,065 students, 336 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,339 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of California-Davis
Rankings can help you compare University of California-Davis’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #9 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 681 |
| Best Value | California | #60 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #75 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #287 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #9 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 681 |
| Best Value | California | #60 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #75 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #287 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of California-Davis
Students who complete University of California-Davis’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,819 |
| 2 years | $75,454 |
| 3 years | $83,030 |
| 4 years | $93,102 |
| 5 years | $109,394 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from University of California-Davis earn a median of $93,102, compared with $64,648 for all University of California-Davis graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of California-Davis stands at $16,245.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at University of California-Davis go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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