by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Santa Cruz. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #20 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Santa Cruz among the top schools in the country for engineering, coming in at #74 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 74 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 19 of 79 |
The following degree levels are granted in engineering at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 208 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
This engineering area of study at UC Santa Cruz breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 163 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 87 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 208 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UC Santa Cruz ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 20 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 21 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz report a median salary of $111,348 a year. This is above $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $20,980 in student loans. This is above $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
Find out more about UC Santa Cruz tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 84% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were Asian. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 87 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 20 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Santa Cruz. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 29 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 17 |
