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Computer Engineering Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 1,395 students earned their CE degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Computer Engineering is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Engineering Majors in Massachusetts

CE majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 894
Bachelor’s Degree 462
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a CE major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CE majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 19.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 62.8%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in Massachusetts

72,370 people in the state and 1,747,730 in the nation are employed in jobs related to CE.

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Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, CE grads earn an average of $121,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer CE degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

776 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11% of the teachers are full time.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

53% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $77,816 after graduation. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,079. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMass Lowell.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,450 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. 81% of the teachers are full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,389 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,328 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,797 a year. This public school has an average net price of $20,050.

#9

Tufts University

Medford
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Computer Engineering Careers in MA

Some of the careers CE majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 26% $105,620
Engineering Professors 19% $130,020
Systems Software Developers 10% $115,580
Computer Network Architects 9% $121,050
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $149,740
Computer Hardware Engineers 5% $120,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CE.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Mechanical Engineering 2,089
Electrical Engineering 1,254
Biomedical Engineering 775
Civil Engineering 720
General Engineering 632
Chemical Engineering 537
Other Engineering 430
Systems Engineering 378

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