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Computer Engineering at Mercer University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Mercer University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Mercer University is located in Macon, GA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 computer engineering degrees were granted at Mercer University.

Studying Online at Mercer University

Distance learning is available at Mercer University. Of 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at Mercer University

Use these rankings to compare Mercer University’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Mercer University

Graduates of Mercer 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	$80,042
2 years	$85,538
3 years	$90,728
4 years	$101,333
5 years	$114,008

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Engineering graduates from Mercer University take home a median $101,333, compared with $71,060 for all Mercer University graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Engineering graduates at Mercer University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at Mercer University are 33% women (3) and 67% men (6).

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at Mercer University

Of the 9 master’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Mercer University, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).

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

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

Minority students account for 44% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at Mercer University, higher than 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 Mercer University

This Computer Engineering program at Mercer University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	4
Software Engineering	5

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at Mercer University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.