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Computer Engineering at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, take a look at what West Virginia University Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is located in Beckley, WV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 2 computer engineering degrees were granted at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Many students take online classes at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Of 1,278 students, 330 (26%) studied exclusively online and 516 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Students who complete West Virginia University Institute of Technology’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	$68,916
2 years	$60,061
3 years	$67,338
4 years	$81,690
5 years	$99,140

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Engineering graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn a median of $81,690, compared with $58,912 for all West Virginia University Institute of Technology graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Engineering graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $24,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Engineering graduates at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 0% women (0) and 100% men (2).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Of the 2 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, higher than 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 West Virginia University Institute of Technology

The Computer Engineering program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	2

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Engineering program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. Here 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.