Master’s Degrees in Computer Engineering
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Education Levels of CE Majors
In 2020-2021, 5,020 master's degrees were awarded to CE majors. This earns it the #39 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in CE at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,194 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,020 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 386 |
| Graduate Certificate | 151 |
| Basic Certificate | 134 |
| Associate Degree | 91 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of CE Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in CE is $95,795. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $86,267 and the high is $113,380.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for CE majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in CE. About 70.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,541 |
| Women | 1,479 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of CE master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 418 |
| Black or African American | 91 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 180 |
| White | 743 |
| International Students | 3,451 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 137 |
Most Popular CE Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 156 colleges that offer a master’s degree in CE. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northeastern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 619 people received their master's degree in CE from Northeastern. Of these students, 44% were women and 0% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Jose State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in CE. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. 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. The CE program at San Jose State University awarded 511 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
New York University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 329 people received their master's degree in CE from NYU. Of these students, 23% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 260 master's degrees were handed out to CE majors at ASU - Tempe. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
Santa Clara University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in CE. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,224 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,170 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 master's degrees were handed out to CE majors at SCU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 master's degrees were handed out to CE majors at Carnegie Mellon. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
North Carolina State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 people received their master's degree in CE from NC State. Of these students, 23% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 master's degrees were handed out to CE majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in CE. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 people received their master's degree in CE from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 25% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 master's degrees were handed out to CE majors at U-M. Of these students, 20% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stevens Institute of Technology. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 120 people received their master's degree in CE from Stevens. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 people received their master's degree in CE from Harvard. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Each year, around 42,000 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. The CE program at California State University - Fullerton awarded 89 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 master's degrees were handed out to CE majors at UC Irvine. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 master's degrees were handed out to CE majors at UCSD. Of these students, 22% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 master's degrees were handed out to CE majors at Penn State University Park. About 19% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in CE. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their master's degree in CE from Ohio State. About 16% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 master's degrees were handed out to CE majors at Syracuse. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 master's degrees were handed out to CE majors at Virginia Tech. Of these students, 23% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in CE. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their master's degree in CE from GMU. About 40% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to CE that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
| General Engineering | 2,969 |
| Industrial Engineering | 2,483 |
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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