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Computer Engineering at Washington State University

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, take a look at what Washington State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washington State University is located in Pullman, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 53 computer engineering degrees were granted at Washington State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Washington State University

Many students take online classes at Washington State University. Of 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at Washington State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Washington State University’s Computer Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Washington	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#23 of 36
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#27 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#73 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#97 of 230

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Washington	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#23 of 36
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#27 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#73 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#97 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Washington State University

Graduates of Washington State University’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	$80,693
2 years	$75,204
3 years	$81,535
4 years	$83,510
5 years	$110,492

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Engineering graduates from Washington State University report median earnings of $83,510, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates from Washington State University comes in at $21,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at Washington State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at Washington State University are 11% women (6) and 89% men (47).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Washington State University

Of the 49 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at Washington State University, 10% were women (5) and 90% were men (44).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	6
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 31% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University, below the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at Washington State University

Of the 4 master’s computer engineering graduates at Washington State University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at Washington State University, 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 Washington State University

This Computer Engineering program at Washington State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	17
Software Engineering	36

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Computer Engineering program at Washington State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.