Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Computer Engineering is offered at 368 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Computer Engineering.
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Education Levels of Computer Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 19,986 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 | 181 |
| Associate’s Degree | 218 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,158 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,008 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 413 |
Earnings of Computer Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Computer Engineering of $94,356 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 | $82,085 |
| 4 years | $94,356 |
| 5 years | $109,878 |
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 doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Computer Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 426 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Computer Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Northeastern University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Computer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,233 doctor's 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.
San Jose State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 635 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 511 doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 510 doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 508 people received their doctor's 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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 417 people received their doctor's 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.
Santa Clara University is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 409 doctor's 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.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 397 doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 392 doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their doctor's 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 370 people received their doctor's 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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 316 doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 306 doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 291 doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 256 doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 239 doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 217 doctor's 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.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Computer Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering, General | 13,508 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 5,994 |
| Computer Engineering, Other | 404 |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 80 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
| Engineering, General | 13,411 |
References
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- 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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