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Computer Engineering at University of Florida

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

University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 99 computer engineering graduations were recorded at University of Florida.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Florida

Many students take online classes at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at University of Florida

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Florida’s Computer Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 15
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 15
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#40 of 230

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 15
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 15
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#40 of 230

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 15
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 15
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#40 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from University of Florida

Graduates of University of Florida’s Computer Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$76,743
2 years	$78,242
3 years	$88,711
4 years	$101,399
5 years	$115,561

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Engineering graduates from University of Florida report median earnings of $101,399, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates from University of Florida stands at $22,562.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Engineering graduates at University of Florida, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at University of Florida are 19% women (19) and 81% men (80).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida

Among the 92 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at University of Florida, 20% were women (18) and 80% were men (74).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	44
Hispanic / Latino	21
Black / African American	4
Asian	15
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 3 master’s computer engineering degrees awarded at University of Florida, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	3

Computer Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Florida

Among the 1 doctoral computer engineering degrees awarded at University of Florida, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Computer Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida, above 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 Florida

This Computer Engineering program at University of Florida breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	99

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Computer Engineering program at University of Florida go on to a range of careers. 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

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.