U.S. median for this major: $88,063.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 13% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $41,238. College Scorecard.
Engineering at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey Mudd College | $122,845 | $22,240 | $35,924 | 92% |
| 2 | University of California-Davis | $114,228 | $15,000 | $14,741 | 86% |
25 more California colleges offer Engineering but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Engineering graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of California-Davis, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About University of California-Davis
- Acceptance rate: 42% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $80,838
- Full cost breakdown · all 94 majors · overview
Related majors at University of California-Davis
- Electrical Engineering—
- Civil Engineering$95,939
- Mechanical Engineering$102,161
- Environmental Engineering—
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering$93,414
University of California-Davis Engineering questions
How much do University of California-Davis Engineering graduates earn?
Engineering graduates of University of California-Davis earn a median $114,228 four years after graduating and $82,956 one year after. The U.S. median for Engineering graduates across 57 colleges is $88,063.
How much debt do University of California-Davis Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Engineering graduates of University of California-Davis is $15,000, about 13% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Where does University of California-Davis rank for Engineering in California?
Of 2 California colleges reporting Engineering graduate earnings, University of California-Davis ranks 2nd. The highest is Harvey Mudd College at $122,845.
What jobs do Engineering graduates get?
A common career is architectural and engineering managers, with a median wage of $193,970 in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area and $171,270 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of California-Davis Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-california-davis/majors/engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).