Electrical Engineering Schools in California
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in California
135,990 people in the state and 827,880 in the nation are employed in jobs related to EE.
Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in California
EE grads earn an average of $167,139 in the state and $141,191 nationwide.
Most Popular Electrical Engineering Programs in CA
There are 21 colleges in California that offer EE degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 21 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,445 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,763 a year. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $89,527 after earning their degree at this institution. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 42% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,850 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,932 a year. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,107 a year. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $62,831 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 30% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.
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.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $102,669 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 3% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,049 a year. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.
Electrical Engineering Careers in CA
Some of the careers EE majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 14% | $116,775 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 14% | $122,969 |
| Electrical Engineers | 14% | $127,814 |
| Photonics Engineers | 13% | $84,667 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | 13% | $98,460 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 11% | $63,909 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9% | $101,277 |
| Robotics Engineers | 9% | $72,925 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 8% | $89,263 |
| Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar | 7% | $59,756 |
| Aerospace Engineers | 5% | $63,328 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | 4% | $115,569 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to EE.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 13,914 |
| General Engineering | 13,411 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10,939 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 9,596 |
| Industrial Engineering | 8,533 |
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