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General Computer Engineering in California

General Computer Engineering Schools in California

2,499 students earned General Computer Engineering degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, General Computer Engineering is the 36th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Engineering Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 661
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 30.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
  • White: 14.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.7%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for General Computer Engineering Grads in California

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

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Wages for General Computer Engineering Jobs in California

In this state, general computer engineering 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 general computer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,370. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
156 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. A typical student attending UCSD will pay a net price of $15,069. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

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

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,426.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

90% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,306. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students get financical aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,911.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,293.

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General Computer Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers general computer 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 computer engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Software Engineering 558
Computer Hardware Engineering 36
Other Computer Engineering 3

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