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2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid

21 Ranked Colleges
1,788 Degrees Awarded
$27,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value EE Schools for a Master's in California For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Electrical Engineering is the 26th most popular major in the country with 29,892 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across California, there were 4,610 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,788 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,281 and $50,119 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 21 colleges that offer a degree in electrical engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great electrical engineering programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the electrical engineering program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid.

Top 21 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering in California (With Aid)

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stanford University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid list. Stanford, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 142 students in 2019-2020.

Stanford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford are $55,011.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Stanford

#19 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Los Angeles. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid list. California State University - Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 masters’s EE degrees to qualified students.

Cal State LA also took the #19 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Los Angeles are $17,723.

Full California State University - Los Angeles Electrical Engineering Report

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the #3 spot on the list. University of California - Berkeley is a large school located in Berkeley, California that handed out 184 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Berkeley Electrical Engineering Report

#4

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 126 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree ee students with aid list, UCLA has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UCLA Electrical Engineering Report

#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Irvine. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid list. University of California - Irvine is a large public school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 39 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also took the #8 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Irvine Electrical Engineering Report

#6 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 88 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSD, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at University of California - San Diego

#18 in overall quality

California State University - Fullerton landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid ranking. California State University - Fullerton is a public institution located in Fullerton, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 43 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cal State Fullerton, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fullerton are $17,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full California State University - Fullerton Electrical Engineering Report

#20 in overall quality

California State University - Northridge landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Northridge, California, and it awarded 15 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree ee students with aid list, CSUN has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Northridge are $17,955, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at California State University - Northridge

#14 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid list. University of California - Riverside is a public institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#7 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Santa Barbara, California, and it awarded 78 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree ee students with aid list, UCSB has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at UCSB

#11

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#13 in overall quality

San Diego State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid ranking. SDSU is a public institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SDSU, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SDSU are $18,658.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at San Diego State University

#16 in overall quality

California State University - Long Beach landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid ranking. California State University - Long Beach is a large school located in Long Beach, California that handed out 29 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

CSULB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSULB are $17,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at CSULB

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid list. University of California - Davis is a large public school situated in Davis, California. It awarded 56 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree ee students with aid list, UC Davis has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at UC Davis

#17 in overall quality

California State University - Sacramento came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Sacramento, California, this large public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Sac State, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Sacramento are $18,356, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#11 in overall quality

San Jose State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. San Jose State is a large school located in San Jose, California that handed out 173 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree ee students with aid list, San Jose State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State University are $18,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at San Jose State University

#15 in overall quality

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid list. Cal Poly Pomona is a public institution located in Pomona, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cal Poly Pomona, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal Poly Pomona are $18,377, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona

#17

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#4 in overall quality

California Institute of Technology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid ranking. Pasadena, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree ee students with aid list, Caltech has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Caltech are $56,649, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid list. Located in San Luis Obispo, California, this large public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree ee students with aid list, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo are $21,009.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

#19

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#12 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Santa Cruz, California, this fairly large public school handed out 23 degrees to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Santa Cruz Electrical Engineering Report

#20

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, University of Southern California did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 535 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree ee students with aid list, USC has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Southern California Electrical Engineering Report

#21

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California

Loyola Marymount University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Getting Aid ranking. Loyola Marymount University is a medium-sized school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 1 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Loyola Marymount not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola Marymount University are $19,756, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Loyola Marymount

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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