Computer Engineering at Michigan State University
If you plan to study Computer Engineering, consider the program at Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Michigan State University sits in East Lansing, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 computer engineering graduations were recorded at Michigan State University.
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Online Class Availability at Michigan State University
Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Engineering Rankings at Michigan State University
Use these rankings to compare Michigan State University’s Computer Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 44 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 230 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #135 of 229 |
Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Michigan State University
Those who finish Michigan State University’s Computer Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,462 |
| 2 years | $80,133 |
| 3 years | $84,869 |
| 4 years | $92,342 |
| 5 years | $101,837 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Engineering graduates from Michigan State University report median earnings of $92,342, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates from Michigan State University comes in at $24,999.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Computer Engineering graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at Michigan State University are 12% women (6) and 88% men (42).
Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University
Of the 48 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at Michigan State University, 12% were women (6) and 88% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower 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 Michigan State University
This Computer Engineering program at Michigan State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Engineering | 48 |
Top-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Computer Engineering program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.