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Systems Engineering Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 537 students earned their Systems Engineering degrees in CA.

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 278
Post-Master’s Certificate 248
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 248
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

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: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.6%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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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 88%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,844 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $32,569. 70% of students get financical aid. In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $65,748.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,826 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,467. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Loyola Marymount.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,304. The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at Cal Poly Pomona.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. This private school has an average net price of $26,542. In their early career, Caltech grads earn an average salary of $129,420.

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
Engineers 9% $107,300
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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