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Materials Engineering in California

Materials Engineering Schools in California

Jobs for Materials Engineering Grads in California

There are 61,090 people in the state and 492,550 people in the nation working in Materials Engineering jobs.

Materials Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Materials Engineering Jobs in California

In this state, Materials Engineering grads earn an average of $153,517. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,150.

Materials Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 12 colleges in California that offer Materials Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 9% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $89,527 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,831 after earning their degree at this institution. About 30% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. 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 $41,123 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $102,669 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,692 a year. The school admits about 39% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,850 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 88% 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. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Materials Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers Materials Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Cost Estimators 12% $80,966
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889
Materials Engineers -5% $52,129

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Materials 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
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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