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Computer Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Alabama in Huntsville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Alabama in Huntsville is in Huntsville, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 89 computer engineering degrees were awarded at University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Distance learning is available at University of Alabama in Huntsville. Of 8,564 students, 924 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,322 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Use these rankings to compare University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Alabama	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#24 of 46
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#132 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#133 of 229

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Alabama	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#24 of 46
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#132 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#133 of 229

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Alabama	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#24 of 46
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#132 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#133 of 229

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from University of Alabama in Huntsville

Graduates of University of Alabama in Huntsville’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	$59,846

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates from University of Alabama in Huntsville stands at $26,825.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Engineering graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville are 24% women (21) and 76% men (68).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Among the 76 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 25% were women (19) and 75% were men (57).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	56
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	7
Asian	6
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville, below the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Of the 11 master’s computer engineering graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville, higher than the national average of 12%.*

Computer Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Among the 2 doctoral computer engineering degrees awarded at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*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 University of Alabama in Huntsville

The Computer Engineering program at University of Alabama in Huntsville breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	60
Other Computer Engineering	29

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at University of Alabama in Huntsville go on to a range of careers. Below are 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.