Computer Engineering at Tennessee Technological University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Tennessee Technological University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 computer engineering graduations were recorded at Tennessee Technological University.
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Online Class Availability at Tennessee Technological University
Many students take online classes at Tennessee Technological University. Among 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Engineering Rankings at Tennessee Technological University
These rankings give you a sense of how Tennessee Technological University’s Computer Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #74 of 229 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #112 of 230 |
Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Tennessee Technological University
Students who complete Tennessee Technological 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 | $67,328 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $77,216 |
| 4 years | $93,053 |
| 5 years | $105,082 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Engineering graduates from Tennessee Technological University report median earnings of $93,053, compared with $56,495 for all Tennessee Technological University graduates — about 65% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Engineering graduates at Tennessee Technological University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at Tennessee Technological University are 24% women (4) and 76% men (13).
Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Tennessee Technological University
Among the 17 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Tennessee Technological 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 Tennessee Technological University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee Technological 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 Tennessee Technological University
The Computer Engineering program at Tennessee Technological University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Engineering | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Computer Engineering program at Tennessee Technological University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.