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Best Computer Engineering Schools in California
Top Computer Engineering programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 19
Avg major earnings: $112,223
Top Computer Engineering Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UC Davis #40 national | $120,745 |
| 2 | UC Irvine #47 national | $100,156 |
| 3 | UC Santa Barbara #48 national | $114,658 |
| 4 | Cal Poly SLO #52 national | $122,307 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University #54 national | $159,782 |
| 6 | UC San Diego #57 national | $126,160 |
| 7 | UC Santa Cruz #99 national | $118,191 |
| 8 | San Diego State University #123 national | N/A |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $94,641 |
| 10 | University of California-Riverside #143 national | $100,678 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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