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Computer Engineering in Illinois

Computer Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in Illinois

There are 80,940 people in the state and 2,421,980 people in the nation working in CE jobs.

Computer Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a CE grad in the state is $129,555, compared to a typical salary of $143,723 nationwide.

Computer Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 7 colleges in Illinois offering CE degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,069 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 55% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,188 a year. With an admission rate of 43%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 65%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Computer Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers CE majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Computer Hardware Engineers $63,909
Database Architects $148,480
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $80,062
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists $117,478
Computer Network Architects $63,411
Software Developers $76,447
Data Warehousing Specialists $117,424

Below are some popular majors that are similar to CE.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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View Nationwide Computer Engineering Report

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