by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in engineering at UC Santa Cruz. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 13 schools (Doctoral 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 #76 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 76 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 19 of 80 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 29 master’s degrees in engineering.
UC Santa Cruz holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California | 20 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 21 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 82 |
Among recent graduates, 69% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 52% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 17 doctoral degrees in engineering.
UC Santa Cruz is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #11 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 11 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 14 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
Among recent graduates, 71% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 41% 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UC Santa Cruz. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 208 |