General Engineering Schools in California
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Jobs for General Engineering Grads in California
59,250 people in the state and 401,000 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Engineering.
Wages for General Engineering Jobs in California
A typical salary for an Engineering grad in the state is $172,624, compared to a typical salary of $149,803 nationwide.
Most Popular General Engineering Programs in CA
There are 24 colleges in California that offer Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 24 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,951 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 100%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
Undergrads from California pay around $1,334 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $107,923 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 13% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,638 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,416 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $72,619 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,416 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,250 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,334 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $27,769 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,515 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,404 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $22,091 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,420 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $27,703 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,430 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,357 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,234 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $33,752 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,124 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,105 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,036 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $56,258 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,288 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.
In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,144 a year.
Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,541 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,270 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,881 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,334 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $85,546 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
General Engineering Careers in CA
Some of the careers Engineering majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 14% | $116,775 |
| Photonics Engineers | 13% | $84,667 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | 13% | $98,460 |
| 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 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | 4% | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | 1% | $104,558 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | -2% | $79,889 |
| Nanosystems Engineers | -3% | $50,152 |
| Engineers, All Other | -4% | $136,628 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Engineering.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 13,914 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10,939 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 9,596 |
| Industrial Engineering | 8,533 |
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