U.S. median for this major: $94,278.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 22% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,875.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $38,701. College Scorecard.
Engineering, Other at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Engineering, Other 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 | Stanford University | $115,206 | $7,500 | $13,807 | 92% |
| 2 | California State University-Chico | $103,272 | $23,000 | $14,480 | 63% |
| 3 | University of California-San Diego | $88,159 | $19,250 | $12,470 | 86% |
3 more California colleges offer Engineering, Other but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Engineering, Other graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.4% 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-San Diego, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About University of California-San Diego
- Acceptance rate: 27% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $84,943
- Full cost breakdown · all 72 majors · overview
Related majors at University of California-San Diego
- Electrical Engineering$118,150
- Civil Engineering$91,745
- Chemical Engineering$96,798
- Engineering Physics—
- Environmental Engineering—
- Engineering Science—
University of California-San Diego Engineering, Other questions
How much do University of California-San Diego Engineering, Other graduates earn?
Engineering, Other graduates of University of California-San Diego earn a median $88,159 four years after graduating and $56,522 one year after. The U.S. median for Engineering, Other graduates across 19 colleges is $94,278.
How much debt do University of California-San Diego Engineering, Other graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Engineering, Other graduates of University of California-San Diego is $19,250, about 22% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,875.
Where does University of California-San Diego rank for Engineering, Other in California?
Of 3 California colleges reporting Engineering, Other graduate earnings, University of California-San Diego ranks 3rd. The highest is Stanford University at $115,206.
What jobs do Engineering, Other graduates get?
A common career is architectural and engineering managers, with a median wage of $202,810 in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area and $171,270 nationally. Others include health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors.
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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-San Diego Engineering, Other: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-california-san-diego/majors/engineering-other (College Scorecard and BLS data).