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Engineering in California

Engineering Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,360 students earned their Engineering degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Engineering is the 70th most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 291
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.1%
  • White: 26.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in California

There are 54,580 people in the state and 367,850 people in the nation working in engineering jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $129,790, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $14,306. 79% of students get financical aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. 44% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Pacific. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. This private school has an average net price of $23,800.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,912. 49% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at SFSU.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,744. The average student takes 4.95 years to complete their degree at Fresno State. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.82 years to graduate. 77% of students get financical aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. A typical student attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will pay a net price of $18,766.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 80% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers 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 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

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