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Environmental Engineering Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 81 students earned their Environmental Engineering degrees in CA.

An Environmental Engineering major is the 142nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Environmental Engineering Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 22.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 45.7%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Environmental Engineering Grads in California

There are 45,110 people in the state and 305,120 people in the nation working in environmental engineering jobs.

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Wages for Environmental Engineering Jobs in California

In this state, environmental engineering grads earn an average of $107,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,630.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer environmental engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. 62% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,003. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $129,420 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,542.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $11,822. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

Environmental Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers environmental engineering majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Health and Safety Engineers 11% $109,600
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Environmental Engineers 8% $102,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Electrical Engineering 2,199
Computer Engineering 1,247
Mechanical Engineering 1,202
Civil Engineering 1,035
Biomedical Engineering 666
Systems Engineering 537
Aeronautical Engineering 470
Materials Engineering 308

View all majors related to Environmental Engineering

View Nationwide Environmental Engineering Report

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