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Computer Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is located in Lowell, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 69 computer engineering degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Of 16,598 students, 5,089 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,937 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#2 of 8
Best Value	New England (Region)	#3 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#10 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#115 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#124 of 229

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#2 of 8
Best Value	New England (Region)	#3 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#10 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#115 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#124 of 229

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#2 of 8
Best Value	New England (Region)	#3 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#10 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#115 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#124 of 229

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Computer Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$65,811
2 years	$74,576

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are 16% women (11) and 84% men (58).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Of the 38 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 13% were women (5) and 87% were men (33).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	4
Asian	10
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 47% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Of the 24 master’s computer engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 17% were women (4) and 83% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 12% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, higher than the national average of 12%.*

Computer Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Of the 5 doctoral computer engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	4

*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 Massachusetts-Lowell

The Computer Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	69

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell go on to a range of careers. Here 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.