Computer Engineering Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Computer Engineering is offered at 169 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Computer Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about51% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.0% of Computer Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,275 degrees were awarded toComputer Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 145 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,207 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 775 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,053 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Computer Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Computer Engineering of $47,945 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,769 |
| 4 years | $47,945 |
| 5 years | $55,101 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Computer Engineering students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Computer Engineering. About 84.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,014 |
| Women | 193 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 569 | 47.1% |
| Asian | 68 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 245 | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 206 | 17.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 38 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 24 | 2.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.0% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Computer Engineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 242 colleges that offer a associate degree in Computer Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Computer Engineering students seeking a associate degree is Full Sail University. This school awarded 421 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montgomery College is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 157 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 156 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stark State College is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 112 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ranken Technical College is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 90 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lorain County Community College is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Texas College is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moraine Valley Community College is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University-Beebe comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 42 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Computer Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician | 1,272 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 1,215 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 492 |
| Computer Software Technology/Technician | 278 |
| Computer Hardware Technology/Technician | 18 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Engineering that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 10,798 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,702 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,196 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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