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Systems Engineering in California

Systems Engineering Schools in California

553 Systems Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Systems Engineering is the 47th most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Systems Engineering Majors in California

Systems Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 291
Post-Master’s Certificate 246
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 246
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of systems engineering majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 59.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Systems Engineering Grads in California

There are 54,580 people in the state and 367,850 people in the nation working in systems engineering jobs.

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Wages for Systems Engineering Jobs in California

In this state, systems engineering grads earn an average of $129,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer systems engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

453 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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

61% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,069.

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

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. 59% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Loyola Marymount. This private institution charges an average net price of $45,394. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,902. The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at Cal Poly Pomona. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

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Systems Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers systems engineering majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Electrical Engineering 2,199
Computer Engineering 1,247
Mechanical Engineering 1,202
Civil Engineering 1,035
Biomedical Engineering 666
Aeronautical Engineering 470
Materials Engineering 308
Operations Research 292

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