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Manufacturing Tech in California

Manufacturing Tech Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 235 students earned their Manufacturing Tech degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Manufacturing Tech is the 53rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Manufacturing Tech Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 124
Associate Degree 61
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 49
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 49
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 51.5%
  • White: 26.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Manufacturing Tech Grads in California

4,080 people in the state and 66,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to manufacturing tech.

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Wages for Manufacturing Tech Jobs in California

A typical salary for a manufacturing tech grad in the state is $68,850, compared to a typical salary of $58,860 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer manufacturing tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Reedley College

Reedley
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,329 Total Students

In their early career, Reedley College grads earn an average salary of $28,349. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,213.

#2

Butte College

Oroville
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,470 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,815 after earning their degree at this institution.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,105 Total Students

In their early career, Antelope Valley College grads earn an average salary of $28,109. 24% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,524.

#4

Fullerton College

Fullerton
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,813 Total Students

A typical student attending Fullerton College will pay a net price of $9,765. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

#5

Sierra College

Rocklin
11 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. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

#6

Norco College

Norco
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,756 Total Students

In their early career, Norco College grads earn an average salary of $36,276. 30% of the teachers are full time. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,105 Total Students

In their early career, Solano College grads earn an average salary of $32,814. This public school has an average net price of $1,790. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,018 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,005 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Porterville College

Porterville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,623 Total Students

In their early career, Porterville College grads earn an average salary of $29,425. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,642 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,480. 70% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,822 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,646 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

Manufacturing Tech Careers in CA

Some of the careers manufacturing tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Industrial Engineering Technicians 8% $66,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Industrial Technology 201
42
Plastics & Polymer Engineering 1

View all majors related to Manufacturing Tech

View Nationwide Manufacturing Tech Report

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