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Computer Engineering at San Diego State University

Computer Engineering at San Diego State University

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

San Diego State University is in San Diego, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 75 computer engineering graduations were recorded at San Diego State University.

Online & Distance Learning at San Diego State University

Many students take online classes at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at San Diego State University

Rankings can help you compare San Diego State University’s Computer Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #13 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #15 of 36
Best Value California #22 of 28
Best Value Far Western (Region) #29 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #45 of 230
Best Value Nationwide #79 of 229

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #13 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #15 of 36
Best Value California #22 of 28
Best Value Far Western (Region) #29 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #45 of 230
Best Value Nationwide #79 of 229

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from San Diego State University

Those who finish San Diego State University’s Computer Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Engineering at San Diego State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $73,334
2 years $70,456

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates from San Diego State University is $16,248.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Engineering graduates at San Diego State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at San Diego State University are 13% women (10) and 87% men (65).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at San Diego State University

Of the 70 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 10% were women (7) and 90% were men (63).

San Diego State University gender breakdown of Computer Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 16
Black / African American 2
Asian 16
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Engineering majors at San Diego State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, above the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Doctoral Program at San Diego State University

Of the 2 doctoral computer engineering degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

San Diego State University gender breakdown of Computer Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering doctoral degree recipients at San Diego State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Engineering majors at San Diego State University

*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 San Diego State University

This Computer Engineering program at San Diego State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Engineering 72
Software Engineering 3

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Computer Engineering program at San Diego 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

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