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Engineering in California

Engineering Schools in California

Jobs for Engineering Grads in California

There are 701,530 people in the state and 4,881,860 people in the nation working in Engineering jobs.

Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Engineering Jobs in California

In this state, Engineering grads earn an average of $161,554. Nationwide, they make an average of $128,860.

Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 20 colleges in California offering Engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 20 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $89,527 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,831 a year. With an admission rate of 30%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,850 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. The school admits about 42% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,932 a year. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $72,660 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,692 after earning their degree at this institution. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,107 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Electrical Engineers 14% $127,814
Petroleum Engineers 13% $137,336
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Cost Estimators 12% $80,966
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists 12% $128,495
Civil Engineers 12% $72,457
Computer Hardware Engineers 11% $63,909
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Robotics Engineers 9% $72,925

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