30 colleges · California
Computer engineering colleges in California
30 colleges in California offer a bachelor's degree in computer engineering (23 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $82,478 a year after graduating, compared with $82,309 nationally.
All computer engineering programs in California
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 106 | $137,925 | $228,705 | $17,731 |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | 36 | $155,416 | $166,369 | n/a |
| Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA | 98 | $93,450 | $163,765 | $24,500 |
| University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA | 207 | $104,513 | $149,139 | $13,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA | 117 | $114,472 | $148,950 | $17,178 |
| University of California-DavisDavis, CA | 122 | $94,722 | $145,422 | $12,093 |
| University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | 81 | $101,093 | $144,703 | $10,000 |
| University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA | 234 | $89,393 | $132,357 | $15,500 |
| University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA | 154 | $103,729 | $124,641 | $18,146 |
| San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA | 70 | $79,102 | $116,842 | $21,498 |
| University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA | 42 | $76,772 | $107,193 | $20,666 |
| California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA | 53 | $79,217 | $104,394 | $12,800 |
| California State University-FresnoFresno, CA | 16 | $81,016 | $103,896 | n/a |
| University of California-MercedMerced, CA | 184 | $59,271 | $102,575 | $13,536 |
| California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA | 44 | $57,140 | $101,408 | $22,755 |
| California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA | 35 | $84,485 | $101,021 | n/a |
| California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona, CA | 117 | $83,186 | $100,673 | $13,000 |
| California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA | 54 | $78,693 | $98,967 | $18,103 |
| California State University-ChicoChico, CA | 8 | n/a | $97,345 | n/a |
| California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA | 10 | $77,784 | $96,506 | n/a |
| San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA | 37 | $74,592 | $94,129 | $21,000 |
| California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA | 11 | n/a | $93,797 | n/a |
| California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA | 40 | $58,747 | $92,492 | $21,675 |
| California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA | 36 | $81,770 | n/a | $16,750 |
| California State University-East BayHayward, CA | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chapman UniversityOrange, CA | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA | 239 | n/a | n/a | $10,000 |
| The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita, CA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of the PacificStockton, CA | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in California offer computer engineering?
30 colleges in California awarded bachelor's degrees in computer engineering in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 23 of them public.
Where do computer engineering graduates earn the most in California?
University of California-Los Angeles, with median earnings of $228,705 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Computer engineering nationwide · All colleges in California
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.