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ME in California

ME Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 5,072 students earned their ME degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, ME is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of ME Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,131
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 219
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 219
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 219

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.0%
  • White: 27.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.1%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for ME Grads in California

In this state, there are 101,410 people employed in jobs related to a me degree, compared to 804,820 nationwide.

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Wages for ME Jobs in California

In this state, me grads earn an average of $125,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $10,851. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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

60% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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147 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,069. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

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

This private school has an average net price of $29,462. 59% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $15,637. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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72 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. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UC Irvine will pay a net price of $12,426.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 65% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $14,370.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,306.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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ME Careers in CA

Some of the careers me majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Cost Estimators 16% $70,660
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Electrical Engineering 2,199
Computer Engineering 1,247
Civil Engineering 1,035
Biomedical Engineering 666
Systems Engineering 537
Aeronautical Engineering 470
Materials Engineering 308
Operations Research 292

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