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Computer Engineering at San Jose State University

Computer Engineering at San Jose State University

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, consider the program at San Jose State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

San Jose State University sits in San Jose, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 635 computer engineering degrees were awarded at San Jose State University.

Online & Distance Learning at San Jose State University

Online coursework is an option at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at San Jose State University

Rankings can help you compare San Jose State University’s Computer Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #5 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #6 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #12 of 230
Best Value California #14 of 28
Best Value Far Western (Region) #19 of 36
Best Value Nationwide #26 of 229

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #5 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #6 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #12 of 230
Best Value California #14 of 28
Best Value Far Western (Region) #19 of 36
Best Value Nationwide #26 of 229

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from San Jose State University

Those who finish San Jose 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 Jose State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $107,871
2 years $107,347
3 years $124,498
4 years $127,047
5 years $143,080

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Engineering graduates from San Jose State University take home a median $127,047, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer Engineering earnings compared with all majors at San Jose State University

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Computer Engineering graduates at San Jose State University are 29% women (184) and 71% men (451).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at San Jose State University

Of the 239 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at San Jose State University, 20% were women (48) and 80% were men (191).

San Jose 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 Jose State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 30
Black / African American 4
Asian 126
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 33
Unknown 15
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Engineering majors at San Jose State University

Minority students account for 69% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at San Jose State University

Among the 396 master’s computer engineering graduates at San Jose State University, 34% were women (136) and 66% were men (260).

San Jose State University gender breakdown of Computer Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 5
Asian 50
International (Nonresident) 331
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Engineering majors at San Jose State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at San Jose State 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 San Jose State University

The Computer Engineering program at San Jose State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Engineering 160
Software Engineering 475

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Computer Engineering program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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