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Environmental Engineering in California

Environmental Engineering Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 331 students earned their Environmental Engineering degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Environmental Engineering is the 199th most popular major in the 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 84
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 17.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.5%
  • White: 32.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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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

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. 59% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,485.

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,550. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,306. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,426. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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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
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Environmental Engineers 8% $102,920

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