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Engineering Technologies Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 654 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in CA.

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

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 603
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25

Gender Distribution

In California, a engineering tech major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 22.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 38.8%
  • Other Races: 14.7%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies 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 Technologies 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
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,894.

#2

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

73% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 5.08 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $36,143.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,026.

#7

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $42,614.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
299 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $66,662 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,735 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

A typical student attending Cal State East Bay will pay a net price of $13,298. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,563 after earning their degree at this institution.

Engineering Technologies Careers in CA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 25% $83,480
Construction Managers 18% $107,050
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Cost Estimators 16% $70,660
Environmental Engineering Technicians 15% $54,760
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 15% $49,610
Industrial Engineers 15% $101,920
Systems Software Developers 13% $127,670
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 12% $68,420
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 12% $68,670
Surveyors 11% $91,030
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $87,240
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 10% $68,100
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $61,590
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $67,110
Engineers 9% $107,300
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 8% $61,170
Drafters 8% $55,330
Engineering Technicians 8% $69,950
Mechanical Drafters 8% $61,190
Industrial Engineering Technicians 8% $66,770
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 7% $65,160
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 7% $60,850
Commercial and Industrial Designers 6% $70,410
Industrial Production Managers 4% $110,990
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 9,121
Computer & Information Sciences 5,555
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,240
Physical Sciences 1,641
Mathematics & Statistics 1,518
Architecture/Urban Planning 823
Natural Resources & Conservation 512
Agriculture 437

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