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Engineering Tech in California

Engineering Tech Schools in California

6,275 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Engineering Tech is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in California

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 690
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In California, a engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering tech majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.1%
  • White: 24.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in California

745,370 people in the state and 6,146,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering tech.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in California

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $68,410 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in California that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $10,851. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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Academy of Art University

San Francisco
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $37,263. It takes the average student 5.08 years to graduate.

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88 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

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National University

San Diego
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,412.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 5.09 years. 91% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
299 Total Students
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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $48,735. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,902. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,159. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of students get financical aid.

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Engineering Tech Careers in CA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Environmental Engineering Technicians 15% $54,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering tech.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 9,121
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,240
Physical Sciences 1,641
Mathematics & Statistics 1,518
Architecture/Urban Planning 823
Natural Resources & Conservation 512
Agriculture 437
Military Technologies & Sciences 281

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