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Aerospace Engineering in California

Aerospace Engineering Schools in California

1,384 students earned Aerospace Engineering degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Aerospace Engineering is the 53rd most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Aerospace Engineering Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 355
Post-Master’s Certificate 87
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 87
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 19.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.8%
  • White: 37.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Aerospace Engineering Grads in California

45,420 people in the state and 289,780 in the nation are employed in jobs related to aerospace engineering.

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Wages for Aerospace Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for a aerospace engineering grad in the state is $129,790, compared to a typical salary of $117,100 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer aerospace engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time.

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115 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 99% of the teachers are full time.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,637. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

61% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,069.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,370. Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years. 44% of the teachers are full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,550.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. A typical student attending SDSU will pay a net price of $12,721. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,721.

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Aerospace Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers aerospace engineering majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Electrical Engineering 2,199
Computer Engineering 1,247
Mechanical Engineering 1,202
Civil Engineering 1,035
Biomedical Engineering 666
Systems Engineering 537
Materials Engineering 308
Operations Research 292

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