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General Mechanical Engineering in California

General Mechanical Engineering Schools in California

5,072 General Mechanical Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, General Mechanical Engineering is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Mechanical Engineering Majors in California

General Mechanical Engineering 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 general mechanical engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general mechanical engineering 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 General Mechanical Engineering Grads in California

There are 101,410 people in the state and 804,820 people in the nation working in general mechanical engineering jobs.

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Wages for General Mechanical Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for a general mechanical engineering grad in the state is $125,540, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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

88% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. 61% of students get financical aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

73% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,637. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,426. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. 44% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,674. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,306. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time.

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General Mechanical Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers general mechanical engineering 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

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