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Computer Engineering at University of California-Irvine

If you are interested in studying Computer Engineering, consider the program at University of California-Irvine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Irvine is located in Irvine, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 397 computer engineering degrees were granted at University of California-Irvine.

Studying Online at University of California-Irvine

Distance learning is available at University of California-Irvine. Among 37,297 students, 614 (2%) studied exclusively online and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at University of California-Irvine

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Irvine’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#10 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#11 of 36
Best Value	California	#12 of 28
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#13 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#20 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#23 of 230

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#10 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#11 of 36
Best Value	California	#12 of 28
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#13 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#20 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#23 of 230

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#10 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#11 of 36
Best Value	California	#12 of 28
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#13 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#20 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#23 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from University of California-Irvine

Graduates of University of California-Irvine’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	$68,056
2 years	$69,338
3 years	$80,300
4 years	$100,156
5 years	$115,244

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer Engineering graduates from University of California-Irvine take home a median $100,156, compared with $71,034 for all University of California-Irvine graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Engineering graduates from University of California-Irvine is $19,233.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Engineering graduates at University of California-Irvine, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at University of California-Irvine are 21% women (83) and 79% men (314).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Irvine

Among the 234 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at University of California-Irvine, 18% were women (43) and 82% were men (191).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	33
Black / African American	4
Asian	116
Two or More Races	13
International (Nonresident)	44
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at University of California-Irvine

Among the 153 master’s computer engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Irvine, 25% were women (38) and 75% were men (115).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	6
Asian	16
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	123
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 16% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, above the national average of 12%.*

Computer Engineering Doctoral Program at University of California-Irvine

Of the 10 doctoral computer engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Irvine, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 30% of Computer Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, 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 University of California-Irvine

The Computer Engineering program at University of California-Irvine breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	253
Software Engineering	113
Other Computer Engineering	31

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Computer Engineering program at University of California-Irvine 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.