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Engineering at University of California-Irvine

Engineering at University of California-Irvine

What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, take a look at what University of California-Irvine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Irvine is located in Irvine, CA.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Irvine

Online coursework is an option at University of California-Irvine. Of 37,297 students, 614 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at University of California-Irvine

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Irvine’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #13 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #14 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 681
Best Value California #47 of 79
Best Value Far Western (Region) #57 of 109
Best Value Nationwide #195 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #13 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #14 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 681
Best Value California #47 of 79
Best Value Far Western (Region) #57 of 109
Best Value Nationwide #195 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of California-Irvine

Students who complete University of California-Irvine’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at University of California-Irvine
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $61,336
2 years $63,083
3 years $78,910
4 years $92,871
5 years $103,974

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from University of California-Irvine take home a median $92,871, compared with $71,034 for all University of California-Irvine graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Irvine

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of California-Irvine stands at $17,158.

Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering program at University of California-Irvine work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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

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