by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal Poly. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly highly for engineering, placing at #22 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 22 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 7 of 79 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,061 |
| Master’s | 109 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The engineering field at Cal Poly covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 1,061 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Cal Poly ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 5 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly earn a median of $100,092 a year. This is higher than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, engineering students accumulate a median of $20,696 in student loans. This is higher than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 72% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 169 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 205 |
| White | 543 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 128 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal Poly. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 109 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 1 |
