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Computer Engineering at Christopher Newport University

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Christopher Newport University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Christopher Newport University sits in Newport News, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 10 computer engineering graduations were recorded at Christopher Newport University.

Online & Distance Learning at Christopher Newport University

Distance learning is available at Christopher Newport University. Of 4,454 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 84 (2%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Christopher Newport University

Those who finish Christopher Newport University’s Computer Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$64,493
3 years	$70,913
4 years	$93,520
5 years	$97,949

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Engineering graduates from Christopher Newport University earn a median of $93,520, compared with $53,798 for all Christopher Newport University graduates — about 74% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Engineering graduates at Christopher Newport University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at Christopher Newport University are 20% women (2) and 80% men (8).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Christopher Newport University

Of the 10 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Christopher Newport University, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Christopher Newport University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 50% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Christopher Newport University, higher than the national average of 45%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at Christopher Newport University

This Computer Engineering program at Christopher Newport University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at Christopher Newport University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Software Developers	$76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers	$63,909
Computer Network Architects	$63,411

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.