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Computer Engineering at Kennesaw State University

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

Kennesaw State University is in Kennesaw, GA.

During the most recent reporting year, 217 computer engineering degrees were granted at Kennesaw State University.

Online Class Availability at Kennesaw State University

Online coursework is an option at Kennesaw State University. Among 47,764 students, 10,435 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,369 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at Kennesaw State University

Use these rankings to compare Kennesaw State University’s Computer Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#4 of 4
Best Value	Georgia	#4 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#27 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#42 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#123 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#210 of 230

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#4 of 4
Best Value	Georgia	#4 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#27 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#42 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#123 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#210 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Kennesaw State University

Those who finish Kennesaw State 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
1 year	$69,419
2 years	$67,555
3 years	$74,139
4 years	$87,629
5 years	$99,785

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Engineering graduates from Kennesaw State University report median earnings of $87,629, compared with $65,849 for all Kennesaw State University graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates from Kennesaw State University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at Kennesaw State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at Kennesaw State University are 22% women (48) and 78% men (169).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Kennesaw State University

Among the 132 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at Kennesaw State University, 19% were women (25) and 81% were men (107).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	59
Hispanic / Latino	19
Black / African American	29
Asian	15
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University, above the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at Kennesaw State University

Among the 61 master’s computer engineering graduates at Kennesaw State University, 21% were women (13) and 79% were men (48).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	16
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	19
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University, above the national average of 12%.*

*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 Kennesaw State University

The Computer Engineering program at Kennesaw State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	44
Software Engineering	173

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Computer Engineering program at Kennesaw State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.