Best Engineering Colleges in California
We have created a 2020 ranking of the best colleges in California that offer Engineering degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 22 Engineering schools located within California. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.
Best Engineering Colleges in California for 2020
| Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
University of California-Los Angeles offers 1 Engineering Degree program. It's a large public university in a large city. In 2015, 50 students graduated in the study area of Engineering with students earning 50 Master's degrees. |
Based on 88 Reviews |
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| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley, CA |
University of California-Berkeley offers 2 Engineering Degree programs. It's a large public university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 3 students graduated in the study area of Engineering with students earning 3 Doctoral degrees. |
Based on 140 Reviews |
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| 3 | Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA |
Harvey Mudd College offers 2 Engineering Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 55 students graduated in the study area of Engineering with students earning 55 Bachelor's degrees. |
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| 4 | University of California-Davis | Davis, CA |
University of California-Davis offers 2 Engineering Degree programs. It's a large public university in a small suburb. In 2015, 104 students graduated in the study area of Engineering with students earning 104 Bachelor's degrees. |
Based on 92 Reviews |
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| 5 | California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA |
California Institute of Technology offers 1 Engineering Degree program. It's a small private university in a mid sized city. |
Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 6 | University of California-Irvine | Irvine, CA |
University of California-Irvine offers 2 Engineering Degree programs. It's a large public university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 20 students graduated in the study area of Engineering with students earning 20 Master's degrees. |
Based on 16 Reviews |
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| 7 | Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA |
Santa Clara University offers 2 Engineering Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a mid sized city. |
Based on 20 Reviews |
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| 8 | University of the Pacific | Stockton, CA |
University of the Pacific offers 1 Engineering Degree program. It's a medium sized private university in a large city. In 2015, 46 students graduated in the study area of Engineering with students earning 46 Master's degrees. |
Based on 16 Reviews |
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| 9 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo offers 2 Engineering Degree programs. It's a large public university in a small suburb. In 2015, 38 students graduated in the study area of Engineering with students earning 38 Master's degrees. |
Based on 68 Reviews | ||
| 10 | California State University-Long Beach | Long Beach, CA |
California State University-Long Beach offers 3 Engineering Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large city. In 2015, 33 students graduated in the study area of Engineering with students earning 17 Bachelor's degrees, and 16 Master's degrees. |
Based on 40 Reviews |
List of all Engineering Colleges in California
| School Logo | School Name | Average tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA |
3/5
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12 : 1 | 41,908 |
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University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA |
3/5
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21 : 1 | 38,189 |
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Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA |
5/5
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8 : 1 | 825 |
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University of California-Davis Davis, CA |
3/5
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15 : 1 | 35,186 |
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California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA |
5/5
|
7 : 1 | 2,255 |
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University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA |
3/5
|
17 : 1 | 30,836 |
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Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 8,680 |
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University of the Pacific Stockton, CA |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 6,281 |
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA |
3/5
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23 : 1 | 20,944 |
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California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA |
2/5
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27 : 1 | 37,446 |
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San Jose State University San Jose, CA |
2/5
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31 : 1 | 32,773 |
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University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA |
3/5
|
24 : 1 | 21,385 |
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California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA |
2/5
|
27 : 1 | 24,136 |
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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA |
2/5
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31 : 1 | 23,717 |
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San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA |
2/5
|
28 : 1 | 30,256 |
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California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA |
2/5
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30 : 1 | 38,948 |
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California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA |
2/5
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32 : 1 | 41,548 |
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Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA |
5/5
|
10 : 1 | 4,030 |
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California Baptist University Riverside, CA |
5/5
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22 : 1 | 8,541 |
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California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA |
2/5
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32 : 1 | 27,680 |
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California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA |
2/5
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31 : 1 | 15,528 |
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Pacific Union College Angwin, CA |
5/5
|
17 : 1 | 1,555 |
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California Schools offering online Engineering degrees
Online Engineering degrees are available with as many as 50 degrees earned at the most popular school. Read more below about all schools that have offered online Engineering degrees. If you are interested learning more about getting a degree online, check out our page dedicated to online degree information.
| School Name | Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Los Angeles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
- 1 Master's
What Engineering degree programs were earned in California?
| Degree Level | Program Length | Colleges | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 2-year Length | 1 Colleges | 1 Graduates |
| Bachelor's | 4-year Length | 14 Colleges | 228 Graduates |
| Doctoral | 1-2 year Length | 1 Colleges | 3 Graduates |
| Master's | 1+ years Length | 13 Colleges | 277 Graduates |