by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Sacramento State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #18 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Sacramento State highly for engineering, placing at #81 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 81 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 20 of 79 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 433 |
| Master’s | 72 |
The engineering field at Sacramento State covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 168 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 153 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 127 |
| Computer Engineering | 57 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Sacramento conferred 433 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Sacramento State ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 18 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 19 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State report a median salary of $90,659 a year. This is higher than $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, engineering students accumulate a median of $18,863 in student loans. This is higher than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
Learn more about Sacramento State tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 87% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are White. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 110 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 48 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Sacramento State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 72 |
