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Mechanical Engineering in California

Mechanical Engineering Schools in California

Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in California

There are 94,750 people in the state and 824,980 people in the nation working in ME jobs.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in California

ME grads earn an average of $148,119 in the state and $122,678 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 19 colleges in California offering ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 19 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. The school admits about 12% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

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%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,831 a year. With an admission rate of 30%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,474 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $89,527 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,123 after earning their degree at this institution. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

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. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,932 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,692 after earning their degree at this institution. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,145 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,772 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers ME 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
Mechanical Engineers 8% $79,543
Automotive Engineers 6% $107,733
Aerospace Engineers 5% $63,328
Fuel Cell Engineers -2% $137,020
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
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
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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