---

Computer Engineering at Montana State University

If you are interested in studying Computer Engineering, take a look at what Montana State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Montana State University sits in Bozeman, MT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 computer engineering degrees were awarded at Montana State University.

Studying Online at Montana State University

Online coursework is an option at Montana State University. Of 17,135 students, 909 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,540 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at Montana State University

Rankings can help you compare Montana State University’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Montana	#1 of 1
Best Value	Montana	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#12 of 13
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#12 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#155 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#207 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Montana State University

Students who complete Montana 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	$52,780
2 years	$65,332

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Engineering graduates from Montana State University comes in at $30,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at Montana State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at Montana State University are 24% women (4) and 76% men (13).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Montana State University

Among the 17 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Montana State University, 24% were women (4) and 76% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University, below 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 Montana State University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	17

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Engineering program at Montana State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Engineering graduates, 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.