Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How California State University-Long Beach graduates compare to all programs nationally
California State University-Long Beach graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 15th percentile of all electrical engineering technologies/technicians bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (5 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Long Beach | $57,069 | $74,802 | — | — |
| California State University-Chico | $77,965 | $86,447 | $19,802 | 0.25 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $68,815 | $82,911 | $14,572 | 0.21 |
| DeVry University-California | $67,395 | $75,968 | $53,062 | 0.79 |
| National Median | $67,395 | — | $27,558 | 0.41 |
Other Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Chico Chico | $8,064 | $77,965 | $19,802 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $7,439 | $68,815 | $14,572 |
| DeVry University-California Ontario | $17,488 | $67,395 | $53,062 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California State University-Long Beach, approximately 49% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 24 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.