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General Engineering Technology in California

General Engineering Technology Schools in California

Jobs for General Engineering Technology Grads in California

There are 33,460 people in the state and 316,400 people in the nation working in Engineering Tech jobs.

General Engineering Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for General Engineering Technology Jobs in California

A typical salary for an Engineering Tech grad in the state is $87,706, compared to a typical salary of $74,874 nationwide.

General Engineering Technology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 21 colleges in California that offer Engineering Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 21 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,351 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,541 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,270 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,033 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.

#5

Chabot College

Hayward

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,409 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.

#6

Moorpark College

Moorpark

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,619 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,416 a year in tuition.

#7

Cerritos College

Norwalk

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,194 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,364 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 92% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Butte College

Oroville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $68,289 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,336 a year.

#10

Las Positas College

Livermore

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $23,875 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,168 a year in tuition.

#11

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,225 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,184 a year in tuition.

#12

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $85,546 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#13

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,703 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,430 a year in tuition.

#14

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,502 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.

#15

Merced College

Merced

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,477 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,194 a year in tuition.

#16

Sierra College

Rocklin

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,747 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

#17

American River College

Sacramento

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,258 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,288 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,298 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,696 a year in tuition.

#19

College of San Mateo

San Mateo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $65,341 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,332 a year.

#20

Fullerton College

Fullerton

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

#21

Long Beach City College

Long Beach

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,260 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,556 a year in tuition.

General Engineering Technology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Engineering Tech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Robotics Technicians 12% $131,252
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians 11% $86,216
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians 11% $77,835
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists 3% $57,631
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 2% $121,642
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 2% $50,036
Photonics Technicians 2% $106,964
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 0% $61,455
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians -1% $88,689
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians -3% $134,632

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Engineering Tech.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electromechanical Engineering 11,920
Industrial Production Technology 11,391
Environmental Control Technology 10,798
Drafting & Design Engineering 9,702
Electronics Engineering 9,196
Engineering-Related Fields 8,633
Mechanical Engineering 5,996
Construction Engineering 5,089

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