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Best Civil Engineering Schools in California
Top Civil Engineering programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 20
Avg major earnings: $91,033
Top Civil Engineering Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCLA #6 national | $90,288 |
| 2 | USC #26 national | $106,533 |
| 3 | UC Berkeley #36 national | $91,006 |
| 4 | UC Davis #40 national | $91,243 |
| 5 | UC Irvine #47 national | $86,209 |
| 6 | Cal Poly SLO #52 national | $91,424 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University #54 national | $100,598 |
| 8 | UC San Diego #57 national | $82,584 |
| 9 | San Diego State University #123 national | $86,596 |
| 10 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $83,849 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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