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Computer Engineering Schools in California

1,247 students earned CE degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Engineering is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Engineering Majors in California

CE majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,115
Post-Master’s Certificate 97
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 97
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CE majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 8.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 64.4%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in California

There are 308,810 people in the state and 1,747,730 people in the nation working in CE jobs.

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Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in California

In this state, CE grads earn an average of $129,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

603 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

#2

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
174 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $42,614. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at SCU.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,679 a year. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,657 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,240. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,822. In their early career, UCR grads earn an average salary of $45,632. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
299 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,632 a year. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. This public school has an average net price of $8,523.

Computer Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers CE majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Systems Software Developers 13% $127,670
Computer Network Architects 12% $123,690
Computer Hardware Engineers 10% $129,070
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Electrical Engineering 2,199
Mechanical Engineering 1,202
Civil Engineering 1,035
Biomedical Engineering 666
Systems Engineering 537
Aeronautical Engineering 470
Materials Engineering 308
Operations Research 292

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