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Engineering Technologies in California

Engineering Technologies Schools in California

Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in California

907,110 people in the state and 7,332,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Engineering Tech.

Engineering Technologies Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in California

In this state, Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $129,175. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,790.

Engineering Technologies Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 13 colleges in California that offer Engineering Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,351 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,482 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,164 a year in tuition.

#3

College of the Desert

Palm Desert

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,557 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,326 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. 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 $89,527 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#6

Academy of Art University

San Francisco

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,577 a year. 67% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $28,024 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,209 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.

#8

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,951 a year. 100% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,033 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,382 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,420 a year in tuition.

#11

Cypress College

Cypress

Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.

#12

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,703 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,430 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,772 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Engineering Technologies Careers in CA

Some of the careers Engineering Tech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Architectural and Civil Drafters 14% $82,779
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Mechanical Drafters 13% $78,252
Commercial and Industrial Designers 12% $56,384
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 12% $109,781
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists 12% $128,495
Computer Programmers 12% $109,892
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians 11% $86,216
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians 11% $77,835
Power Plant Operators 11% $49,236
Traffic Technicians 10% $64,132
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263

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