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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Engineering in California

75 Colleges in California
717 Associate Degrees
Engineering is about average in terms of popularity for associate degrees programs. That is, it ranks #20 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 75 schools in California to determine which ones were the most popular for associate degree seekers in the field of engineering. Combined, these schools handed out 717 associate degrees in engineering to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Engineering School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Engineering in California The engineering associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Engineering in California ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for engineering, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for engineering.


 

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for engineering students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

11 Most Well Attended Schools for Engineering Students Working on Their Associate

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
66 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Orange Coast College is a popular choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in engineering. Orange Coast College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Costa Mesa.

There were approximately 66 engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in engineering from Orange Coast College

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
42 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in engineering has to take a look at Santa Barbara City College. Located in the city of Santa Barbara, SBCC is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 42 engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in engineering from Santa Barbara City College

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Norco College
Norco, CA
35 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Norco College is a popular decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in engineering. Located in the large suburb of Norco, Norco College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 35 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Norco College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in engineering from Norco College

4
31 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

San Diego Miramar College is a popular decision for students pursuing an associate degree in engineering. San Diego Miramar College is a large public college located in the city of San Diego.

There were roughly 31 engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at San Diego Miramar College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in engineering from San Diego Miramar College

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
28 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

El Camino College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Torrance.

There were about 28 engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in engineering from El Camino College

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
26 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 26 engineering students who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent data year.

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7
22 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 22 engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at SRJC in the most recent data year.

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Ventura College
Ventura, CA
21 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 21 engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Ventura College in the most recent data year.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
18 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Sierra College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Rocklin.

There were approximately 18 engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
17 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 17 engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Cabrillo College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in engineering from Cabrillo College

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Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
16 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Mission College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Santa Clara.

There were about 16 engineering individuals who graduated with this degree at Mission College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in engineering from Mission College

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Engineering in California award.

Rank College Location
12 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
12 Antelope Valley College Lancaster, CA
12 San Diego City College San Diego, CA
12 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA
16 Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA
16 Hartnell College Salinas, CA
16 Reedley College Reedley, CA

Best Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oregon 35 82
Nevada 34 8
Washington 33 281

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Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Engineering 717

Majors Similar to Engineering

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics & Statistics 3,945
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,803
Computer & Information Sciences 3,295
Physical Sciences 2,667
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 1,744
Engineering Technologies 1,231
Communications Technologies & Support 754
Architecture & Related Services 252
Natural Resources & Conservation 210
Science Technologies / Technicians 14

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