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General Civil Engineering in California

General Civil Engineering Schools in California

2,839 students earned General Civil Engineering degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, General Civil Engineering is the 30th most popular major in the state out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Civil Engineering Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 781
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 117
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 117
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 117
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 20.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.1%
  • White: 24.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.9%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for General Civil Engineering Grads in California

79,040 people in the state and 531,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general civil engineering.

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Wages for General Civil Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for a general civil engineering grad in the state is $129,790, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

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78 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 80% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. 44% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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

50% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,721. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. 45% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.82 years to graduate. 77% of students get financical aid.

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General Civil Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers general civil 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 general civil engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Structural Engineering 134
Civil Engineering 49
Transportation Engineering 22
Water Resources Engineering 4
Geoenvironmental Engineering 1

View all majors related to General Civil Engineering

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