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Systems Engineering in California

Systems Engineering Schools in California

Jobs for Systems Engineering Grads in California

There are 90,930 people in the state and 816,000 people in the nation working in Systems Engineering jobs.

Systems Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Systems Engineering Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Systems Engineering grad in the state is $159,113, compared to a typical salary of $131,248 nationwide.

Systems Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 6 colleges in California offering Systems Engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,973 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,330 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 40% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,850 in their first year after graduation. 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 $102,669 in their first year after graduation. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Systems Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers Systems Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists 12% $128,495
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Robotics Engineers 9% $72,925
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar 7% $59,756
Validation Engineers 5% $70,019
Database Architects 4% $148,480
Data Warehousing Specialists 4% $117,424
Mechatronics Engineers 4% $115,569

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Systems Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
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

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