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Computer Engineering at Valparaiso University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Engineering, consider the program at Valparaiso University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Valparaiso University is in Valparaiso, IN.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 computer engineering degrees were awarded at Valparaiso University.

Online & Distance Learning at Valparaiso University

Many students take online classes at Valparaiso University. Of 2,579 students, 112 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at Valparaiso University

Rankings can help you compare Valparaiso University’s Computer Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#4 of 8
Best Value	Indiana	#5 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#26 of 44
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#27 of 44
Best Value	Nationwide	#162 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#169 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Valparaiso University

Those who finish Valparaiso University’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	$72,959

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Engineering graduates from Valparaiso University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at Valparaiso University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at Valparaiso University are 33% women (4) and 67% men (8).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University

Among the 12 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at Valparaiso University, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso University

The Computer Engineering program at Valparaiso University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	12

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at Valparaiso University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.