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Best Engineering, Other Schools in California

California has 4 colleges offering Engineering, Other programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 196 recent graduates. Graduates in California earn $57,187 on average within two years — 9% below the national average of $62,778. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

4
Schools in CA
$57,187
CA Avg. Earnings
$62,778
National Avg.
24
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Engineering, Other in California

Public Schools (2)
$59,231
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$57,995
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in California produce comparable or higher early earnings for Engineering, Other graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Engineering, Other Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Stanford University logo

Stanford University

Stanford, CA · Private

$57,995
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $55,933
Graduates: 48
Acceptance: 3.9%
#2
California State University-Chico logo

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA · Public

$66,355
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $68,803
Graduates: 44
Acceptance: 93.7%
#3
University of California-San Diego logo

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA · Public

$52,107
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $55,148
Graduates: 104
Acceptance: 24.5%
#4
University of Silicon Valley logo

University of Silicon Valley

San Jose, CA · For-Profit

$52,289
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 51.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Engineering, Other in California?
Stanford University ranks #1 for Engineering, Other in California with median graduate earnings of $57,995 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Engineering, Other programs in the state.
How much do Engineering, Other graduates earn in California?
Engineering, Other graduates in California earn an average of $57,187 within two years of graduation. This is 9% below the national average of $62,778 for this major.
What is the hardest Engineering, Other school to get into in California?
Stanford University is the most selective Engineering, Other program in California with an acceptance rate of 3.9%. The average acceptance rate across Engineering, Other programs in the state is 43.4%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Engineering, Other in California?
In California, private Engineering, Other programs produce average earnings of $57,995 vs $59,231 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in California

Construction Management $81,700 Construction Engineering $81,610 Construction Engineering Technologies $76,343 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $75,984 Computer Science $72,889 Computer Engineering $72,447 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $71,074 Computer and Information Sciences, General $68,388
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.