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Best Manufacturing Engineering Schools in California

California has 2 colleges offering Manufacturing Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 42 recent graduates. Graduates in California earn $73,841 on average within two years — 9% above the national average of $67,653, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

2
Schools in CA
$73,841
CA Avg. Earnings
$67,653
National Avg.
17
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Manufacturing Engineering in California

Public Schools (1)
$69,338
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$78,343
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $9,005 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Manufacturing Engineering Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings

#1
National University logo

National University

San Diego, CA · Private

$78,343
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: N/A
#2
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona logo

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · Public

$69,338
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,805
Graduates: 42
Acceptance: 73.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Manufacturing Engineering in California?
National University ranks #1 for Manufacturing Engineering in California with median graduate earnings of $78,343 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Manufacturing Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Manufacturing Engineering graduates earn in California?
Manufacturing Engineering graduates in California earn an average of $73,841 within two years of graduation. This is 9% above the national average of $67,653 for this major.
What is the hardest Manufacturing Engineering school to get into in California?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is the most selective Manufacturing Engineering program in California with an acceptance rate of 73.7%. The average acceptance rate across Manufacturing Engineering programs in the state is 73.7%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Manufacturing Engineering in California?
In California, private Manufacturing Engineering programs produce average earnings of $78,343 vs $69,338 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 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.