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Computer Engineering in California

Computer Engineering Schools in California

Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in California

406,760 people in the state and 2,421,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to CE.

Computer Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for a CE grad in the state is $180,480, compared to a typical salary of $143,723 nationwide.

Computer Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 22 colleges in California offering CE degrees. Learn about the most popular 22 below:

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. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,660 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% 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%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,692 a year. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,107 a year. With an admission rate of 63%, 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 $39,215 a year. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,831 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 30%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,259 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 28% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#15

Ashford University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,447 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

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.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,145 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,878 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,959 after earning their degree at this institution. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,356 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Computer Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers CE majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Software Developers 14% $76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers 11% $63,909
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists 6% $117,478
Database Architects 4% $148,480
Data Warehousing Specialists 4% $117,424
Computer Network Architects 0% $63,411
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers -2% $80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889

Below are some popular majors that are similar to CE.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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