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Cheapest Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Colleges in California

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

California State University-Long Beach offers the state's most affordable electrical engineering technology program at just $8,931 net cost, while Chapman University charges $47,527 for the same field. This dramatic $38,596 gap reflects California's dual education market serving the state's massive tech sector, from Silicon Valley startups to aerospace giants like SpaceX. The three public Cal State universities dominate affordability rankings, with graduates earning between $52,107 and $70,176 annually in a state where electrical technicians support everything from renewable energy projects to entertainment industry infrastructure.
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Programs
$8,931 – $47,527
Net Price Range
$61,375
Avg. Program Earnings
64.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,931 $7,008 69.9% 40.0%
2 $11,580 $7,439 66.7% 55.4%
3 $14,838 $8,064 63.6% 95.0%
4 $33,294 $17,488 42.9% 40.1%
5 $47,527 $62,784 80.4% 72.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public Cal State universities receive state funding that keeps costs low, with Long Beach at $8,931 and Pomona at $11,580 net cost. Private Chapman University operates without state support, resulting in a $47,527 net price that's over five times higher than the most affordable option.

How do graduation rates vary between affordable and expensive programs?

Chapman University leads with an 80.4% graduation rate despite its high cost, while the affordable Cal State options range from 63.6% to 69.9%. DeVry University shows the lowest completion rate at 42.9% despite charging $33,294 annually.

Does attending a more expensive program guarantee higher earnings?

Not necessarily - Cal State Chico graduates earn $70,176 annually despite the program costing only $14,838. This tops both Chapman University graduates and DeVry graduates who pay significantly more for their education.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.