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Design Engineering Tech in California

Design Engineering Tech Schools in California

901 Design Engineering Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Design Engineering Tech is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Design Engineering Tech Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 360
Associate Degree 250
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 75
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 75
Bachelor’s Degree 74

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.1%
  • White: 24.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Design Engineering Tech Grads in California

There are 23,240 people in the state and 193,260 people in the nation working in design engineering tech jobs.

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Wages for Design Engineering Tech Jobs in California

In this state, design engineering tech grads earn an average of $63,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $56,700.

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

#1

Academy of Art University

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

20% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,736.

#2

The Fab School

Rancho Cucamonga
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
189 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,685.

#3

Butte College

Oroville
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,470 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,815 after earning their degree at this institution. 33% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Ventura College

Ventura
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,741 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. 35% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $874.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,333 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $5,507.

#6

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,936 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,774 after graduation. 28% of the teachers are full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,540 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 41% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,691 a year.

#8

Sierra College

Rocklin
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,773 Total Students

A typical student attending Sierra College will pay a net price of $2,599. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. In their early career, Sierra College grads earn an average salary of $34,441.

#9

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,479 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,402 a year.

#10

Palomar College

San Marcos
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,566 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,853 after graduation.

Design Engineering Tech Careers in CA

Some of the careers design engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 12% $68,670
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $61,590
Drafters 8% $55,330
Mechanical Drafters 8% $61,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Environmental Control Technology 1,583
Electromechanical Engineering 586
Industrial Production Technology 454
Construction Engineering 349
General Engineering Technology 316
Engineering-Related Fields 216
Mechanical Engineering 155
Electronics Engineering 108

View all majors related to Design Engineering Tech

View Nationwide Design Engineering Tech Report

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