Civil Engineering Schools in California
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in California
There are 120,630 people in the state and 820,100 people in the nation working in Civil Eng jobs.
Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in California
A typical salary for a Civil Eng grad in the state is $147,444, compared to a typical salary of $129,209 nationwide.
Most Popular Civil Engineering Programs in CA
There are 18 colleges in California that offer Civil Eng degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 18 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,850 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $89,527 after earning their degree at this institution. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $42,434 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
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%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 34% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $62,831 in their first year after graduation. About 30% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $42,772 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,330 a year. The school admits about 40% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
Civil Engineering Careers in CA
Some of the careers Civil Eng majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 14% | $116,775 |
| Petroleum Engineers | 13% | $137,336 |
| Photonics Engineers | 13% | $84,667 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | 13% | $98,460 |
| Civil Engineers | 12% | $72,457 |
| Environmental Engineers | 10% | $79,896 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9% | $101,277 |
| Robotics Engineers | 9% | $72,925 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 8% | $89,263 |
| Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar | 7% | $59,756 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 6% | $138,303 |
| Water/Wastewater Engineers | 6% | $86,573 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Civil Eng.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical Engineering | 26,760 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 13,914 |
| General Engineering | 13,411 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10,939 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 9,596 |
| Industrial Engineering | 8,533 |
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