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Computer Engineering in North Carolina

Computer Engineering Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in North Carolina

There are 85,000 people in the state and 2,421,980 people in the nation working in CE jobs.

Computer Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a CE grad in the state is $131,455, compared to a typical salary of $143,723 nationwide.

Computer Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 5 colleges in North Carolina offering CE degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,866 after earning their degree at this institution. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#2

Duke University

Durham

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,497 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,953 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,098 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 46% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,602 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Computer Engineering Careers in NC

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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