by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UCI UC Irvine compares to other colleges that offer engineering.
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UCI UC Irvine is in the top 15% of the country for engineering. In particular, it placed #44 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Irvine conferred 863 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UCI UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $92,871 a year. This is higher than $71,034, the median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCI UC Irvine, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $17,158 in student loans. This is above $16,539, the typical median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,492 | $2,492 |
Read more about UCI UC Irvine tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Asian. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 384 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 105 |
| Other Races | 60 |
Among recent graduates, 72% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 220 |
| Other Races | 16 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Non-Resident Alien. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Here are the demographics of the engineering majors at University of California-Irvine.
The engineering program at UCI UC Irvine includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 397 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 285 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 191 |
| Electrical Engineering | 142 |
| Civil Engineering | 100 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 73 |
| Chemical Engineering | 72 |
| Materials Engineering | 44 |
| Environmental Engineering | 17 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 5 |