by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Santa Cruz. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #14 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Santa Cruz highly for electrical engineering, placing at #57 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 57 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in California | 16 of 30 |
The following degree levels are offered in electrical engineering at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
UC Santa Cruz ranks competitively among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz report a median salary of $99,815 a year. This is above $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $17,048 in student loans. This is lower than $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 84% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are Asian. Roughly 32% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UC Santa Cruz awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 16% to women and 84% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (32%).
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 Electrical Engineering | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 10 |
