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Career Information for Electrical And Electronic Technicians in California

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Fast Facts for Electrical And Electronic Technicians in California

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: San Jose, Oxnard, and Bakersfield
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Visalia, Salinas, and Sacramento
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: San Jose, San Diego, and Santa Ana

Salaries for Electrical And Electronic Technicians in California

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Salinas, Bakersfield, and San Francisco. (See table at bottom of page)

Schools for Electrical And Electronic Technicians in California are listed below.

Selected Electronic Technician Schools in California

These schools offer particularly quick info upon request, and we have written detailed profiles for each (click school names to see the profiles).

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DeVry University
Alhambra, Anaheim, Bakersfield, Colton, Elk Grove, Fremont, Fresno, Long Beach, Palmdale, Pomona, San Diego, San Jose, Sherman Oaks

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Computer Engineering Technology, Electronics & Computer Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

UEI College
Chula Vista, El Monte, Huntington Park, Ontario, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Marcos, Van Nuys

In as little as 8 months, UEI College can give you the real world medical, business, and technology skills you need to start a rewarding career.

  • Programs: Computer System Technician, Computer Systems Technician
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

California College San Diego
San Diego

4 year college offering programs in business, technology, and the health sciences. Earn a degree in as little at 30 months.

  • Programs: Computer Technology & Networking
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

Heald College
Milpitas

Offers associate degree, certificate and diploma programs in business, healthcare, and technology. Located at 11 campuses in California, Oregon and Hawaii

  • Programs: Electronics Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

ITT Technical Institute
Anaheim, Lathrop, Oxnard, Rancho Cordova, San Bernardino, San Diego, Sylmar, Torrance, West Covina

With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Selected Online Schools for Electrical and Electronic Technicians in California

DeVry University Online
Online

One of the largest post-secondary educators in the United States, DeVry provides access to many of its degree programs via the Internet.

  • Programs: Computer Engineering Technology , Electrical Engineering , Electronics And Computer Technology , Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

Ashworth College
Online

Ashworth College (AU) provides online and campus based classes, in a flexible capacity so learning goes at the students pace during their free time.

  • Programs: Basic Electronics, Electronics Specialist
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

ECPI Online
Online

With ECPI Online, you can earn your Bachelor's degree in 2.5 years or your Associate's degree in 1.5. Explore rewarding careers in technology and business. Approved for VA/TA.

  • Programs: Electronics Engineering
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Pinnacle Career Institute
Online

Get your career started with an education from Pinnacle Career Institute. We offer certificate and associate degree programs for careers in the fields of business, alternative energy, health care, fitness, technology, HVAC, and electronics.

  • Programs: Electronics And Technology, Wind Turbine Technician
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

More California Electronic Technician Schools

School NameCampusHighest AwardEnrolled
California College-San DiegoSan DiegoBachelor568
California Institute of TechnologyPasadenaDoctorate2,133
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis ObispoMasters19,777
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomonaMasters21,477
California State University-ChicoChicoMasters17,034
California State University-FresnoFresnoDoctorate22,383
California State University-FullertonFullertonDoctorate37,130
California State University-Long BeachLong BeachDoctorate36,868
California State University-Los AngelesLos AngelesDoctorate21,051
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridgeDoctorate35,446
California State University-SacramentoSacramentoDoctorate28,829
De Anza CollegeCupertinoAssociate24,115
Imperial Valley CollegeImperialAssociate8,682
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos AngelesDoctorate & First Professional8,977
Merritt CollegeOaklandAssociate6,944
Northwestern Polytechnic UniversityFremontDoctorate784
San Diego State UniversitySan DiegoDoctorate35,695
San Francisco State UniversitySan FranciscoDoctorate30,125
San Jose State UniversitySan JoseMasters31,906
Santa Clara UniversitySanta ClaraDoctorate & First Professional8,685
Southern California Institute of TechnologyAnaheimBachelor396
Stanford UniversityStanfordDoctorate & First Professional19,782
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeleyDoctorate & First Professional34,940
University of California-DavisDavisDoctorate & First Professional29,796
University of California-IrvineIrvineDoctorate & First Professional26,483
University of California-Los AngelesLos AngelesDoctorate & First Professional37,476
University of California-RiversideRiversideDoctorate17,187
University of California-San DiegoLa JollaDoctorate & First Professional27,020
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta BarbaraDoctorate21,410
University of California-Santa CruzSanta CruzDoctorate15,825
University of San DiegoSan DiegoDoctorate7,504
University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesDoctorate & First Professional33,408
University of the PacificStocktonDoctorate6,235

Job Popularity in Metro Areas for Electrical And Electronic Technicians

The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for California. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.

Metro Areas Rated for Popularity (as of 2008) for:
Electrical and Electronic Technicians

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Electrical and Electronic Technicians relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.
Metro AreaJobsSalary
(2008)
Relative
Popularity

CALIFORNIA

   
San Jose4,060$59,6803.5
Oxnard710$64,6001.9
Bakersfield570$72,7401.7
Santa Barbara320$52,8601.6
San Diego2,600$58,4301.5
Oakland1,490$57,2001.1
Santa Ana2,100$54,1201.1
Stockton220$64,1800.8
San Francisco1,060$69,9200.8
Santa Rosa180$60,2000.8
Redding60$63,4500.8
Riverside1,100$58,5800.7
San Luis Obispo70$48,1000.6
Santa Cruz50$62,8900.5
Fresno180$57,5000.4
Sacramento460$54,5700.4
Salinas40$81,5600.2
Visalia30$53,9800.2
Employment For:
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