Bachelor’s Degrees in General Computer Engineering
Education Levels of General Computer Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,717 people earned their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering. This makes it the 38th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general computer engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,717 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,298 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 362 |
| Basic Certificate | 70 |
| Associate Degree | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
Earnings of General Computer Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general computer engineering majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in general computer engineering. About 85.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,276 |
| Women | 1,441 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general computer engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,059 |
| Black or African American | 514 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,333 |
| White | 4,006 |
| International Students | 1,142 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 663 |
Most Popular General Computer Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 291 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in general computer engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ohio State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general computer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 461 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from Ohio State. About 14% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general computer engineering. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 422 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from UIUC. Of these students, 16% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general computer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from Purdue. Of these students, 13% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general computer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Merced. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from UC Merced. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
Virginia Tech comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general computer engineering. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from Virginia Tech. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general computer engineering. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from UC Irvine. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general computer engineering. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 13% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general computer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from Georgia Tech. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general computer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from NC State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
Iowa State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general computer engineering. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from Iowa State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.
San Jose State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general computer engineering. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from San Jose State. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general computer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from Northeastern. About 12% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - San Diego is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general computer engineering. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from UCSD. Of these students, 15% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general computer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from UCF. Of these students, 11% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Auburn University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general computer engineering. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from Auburn. Of these students, 5% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general computer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from Penn State University Park. About 8% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Toledo is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general computer engineering. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from University of Toledo. About 5% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general computer engineering. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from UMCP. Of these students, 19% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general computer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in general computer engineering from FIU. About 8% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general computer engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Software Engineering | 2,283 |
| Other Computer Engineering | 132 |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 9 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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