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Engineering Tech Schools in California

5,722 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Engineering Tech is the 4th most popular major out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,927
Associate Degree 1,361
Bachelor’s Degree 1,131
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 670
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 670

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.5%
  • White: 24.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.9%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in California

There are 745,370 people in the state and 6,146,030 people in the nation working in engineering tech jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in California

A typical salary for a engineering tech grad in the state is $68,410, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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

432 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,159 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 37 to 1. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,651 a year.

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,192 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,800.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
15,702 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $13,384.

#4

Cypress College

Cypress
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,406 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,106 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

#5

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
7,805 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 20%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,825 a year. This private school has an average net price of $32,736.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
29,456 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,282 after earning their degree at this institution. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,333 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,507. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,319 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,292 after earning their degree at this institution.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,101 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,730. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,479 Total Students

28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,223. 85% of students get financical aid.

Engineering Tech Careers in CA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 131% $44,000
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 22% $44,300
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 20% $55,140
Construction Managers 18% $107,050
Environmental Engineering Technicians 15% $54,760
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 12% $68,420
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 12% $68,670
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 10% $68,100
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $61,590
Medical Equipment Repairers 10% $55,080
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $67,110
Drafters 8% $55,330
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 8% $61,170
Engineering Technicians 8% $69,950
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 8% $42,760
Mechanical Drafters 8% $61,190
Industrial Engineering Technicians 8% $66,770
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 7% $45,840
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 7% $60,850
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 7% $65,160
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $58,890
Semiconductor Processors 0% $40,510
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators -4% $56,650
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $70,550
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -8% $40,230

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