by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in ae.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for ae list. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ae students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $67,924. This is higher than $59,306, which is the national median for all ae bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, ae students borrow a median amount of $16,420 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ae bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,239.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ae from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students 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 ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 321 |
| Civil Engineering | 214 |
| Electrical Engineering | 161 |
| Computer Engineering | 158 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 110 |
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