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Best Chemical Engineering Schools in California
Top Chemical Engineering programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 10
Avg major earnings: $88,031
Top Chemical Engineering Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCLA #6 national | $92,741 |
| 2 | USC #26 national | $89,986 |
| 3 | UC Berkeley #36 national | $108,067 |
| 4 | UC Davis #40 national | $90,820 |
| 5 | UC Irvine #47 national | $82,714 |
| 6 | UC Santa Barbara #48 national | $87,132 |
| 7 | UC San Diego #57 national | $85,181 |
| 8 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $74,366 |
| 9 | University of California-Riverside #143 national | $80,354 |
| 10 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona #151 national | $88,952 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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