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Mechanical Engineering in California

Mechanical Engineering Schools in California

Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in California

80,390 people in the state and 878,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME Tech.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in California

ME Tech grads earn an average of $69,700 in the state and $59,335 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 4 colleges in California offering ME Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,662 after earning their degree at this institution. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,850 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $20,409 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 84% of applicants.

Graduates earn a median salary of $82,458 in their first year after graduation. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers ME Tech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Mechanical Drafters 13% $78,252
Robotics Technicians 12% $131,252
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians 11% $77,835
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians 10% $50,761
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 7% $40,917
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists 3% $57,631
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 2% $121,642
Photonics Technicians 2% $106,964
Automotive Engineering Technicians 1% $89,794
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians -1% $108,923
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians -3% $134,632

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME Tech.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electromechanical Engineering 11,920
Industrial Production Technology 11,391
Environmental Control Technology 10,798
Drafting & Design Engineering 9,702
Electronics Engineering 9,196
Engineering-Related Fields 8,633
Construction Engineering 5,089
Quality Control Technology 3,938

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