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Computer Engineering Schools in North Carolina

535 students earned CE degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer Engineering major is the 44th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Engineering Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 335
Master’s Degree 171
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CE majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 37.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.5%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in North Carolina

There are 49,270 people in the state and 1,747,730 people in the nation working in CE jobs.

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Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a CE grad in the state is $105,760, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in North Carolina that offer CE degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

289 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. A typical student attending NC State will pay a net price of $16,411.

#2

Duke University

Durham
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $77,260 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,547 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.10%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,550. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,734 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 73% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
1,306 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,792. 58% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Computer Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers CE majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 38% $100,560
Systems Software Developers 16% $104,710
Engineering Professors 14% $82,540
Computer Hardware Engineers 11% $108,440
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780
Computer Network Architects 8% $106,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Mechanical Engineering 918
Electrical Engineering 714
General Engineering 660
Biomedical Engineering 566
Civil Engineering 448
Textile Engineering 304
Industrial Engineering 250
Chemical Engineering 245

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