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Electrical Engineering Schools in California

2,201 EE students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Electrical Engineering major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,849
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 337
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 337
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 337
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 13.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 65.1%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in California

There are 121,800 people in the state and 752,410 people in the nation working in EE jobs.

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Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for a EE grad in the state is $123,540, compared to a typical salary of $107,930 nationwide.

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,569.

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

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

228 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $88,873 after graduation.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. This public school has an average net price of $15,023.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $16,032. 63% of students get financical aid.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,540 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,252.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $45,632 after graduation.

Electrical Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers EE majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Electrical Engineers 12% $110,190
Engineers 9% $107,300
Aerospace Engineers 9% $122,960
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Electronics Engineers 9% $122,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Computer Engineering 1,247
Mechanical Engineering 1,202
Civil Engineering 1,035
Biomedical Engineering 666
Systems Engineering 537
Aeronautical Engineering 470
Materials Engineering 308
Operations Research 292

View all majors related to Electrical Engineering

View Nationwide Electrical Engineering Report

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