by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCLA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCLA as a strong choice for engineering, ranked #6 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 6 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 2 of 79 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in engineering at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 753 |
| Master’s | 712 |
| Doctoral | 160 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
The engineering field at UCLA breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 753 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UCLA ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 4 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCLA report a median salary of $116,220 a year. This is above $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCLA, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $17,233 in student loans. This is above $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
Find out more about UCLA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were Asian. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 327 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 169 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 81 |
| Other Races | 82 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCLA. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 712 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 160 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 1 |
