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Other Computer Engineering

Types of Degrees Other Computer Engineering Majors Are Earning

Students pursuing Other Computer Engineering can earn degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	9
Bachelor’s Degree	144
Master’s Degree	247
Doctor’s Degree	4

What Other Computer Engineering Majors Need to Know

Studies in Other Computer Engineering develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Other Computer Engineering graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

Coursework in Other Computer Engineering emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Engineering and Technology — Importance 4.6 / 5; level 5.7 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.4 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 5.3 / 7.
• Design — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set built by a Other Computer Engineering program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Reading Comprehension — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.

Abilities

The cognitive and physical abilities most relevant to Other Computer Engineering careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Speech Clarity — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Other Computer Engineering graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.4 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.4 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	4.3 / 7
Working with Computers	4.3 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.3 / 7
Processing Information	4.3 / 7
Getting Information	4.3 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7
Training and Teaching Others	4.1 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.9 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Other Computer Engineering professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Python	Object or component oriented development software	✓
Oracle Java	Object or component oriented development software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
Computer aided design CAD software	Computer aided design CAD software	—
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management	Project management software	—
Autodesk AutoCAD	Computer aided design CAD software	✓
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Other Computer Engineering graduates include:

• Geological Engineering Teacher
• Engineering Teacher
• Associate Professor
• Assistant Professor
• Aeronautics Teacher
• Metallurgical Engineering Teacher
• Marine Engineering Teacher
• Mechanical Engineering Lecturer
• Electronic Science Teacher
• College Faculty Member
• College Professor
• Radio Engineering Teacher
• Mining Teacher
• Architectural Engineering Teacher
• Manufacturing Engineering Professor

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Other Computer Engineering graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Doctoral degree	34.1%
Bachelor’s degree	19.5%
Master’s degree	11.1%
Post-master’s certificate	11.0%
Post-doctoral training	10.2%
Postsecondary certificate	4.2%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	3.5%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	2.5%
First professional degree	1.5%
Some college courses	1.4%
High school diploma or equivalent	0.7%
Less than a high school diploma	0.3%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Computer Engineering?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 72.8% of Other Computer Engineering degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	110	27.2%
Men	294	72.8%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Computer Engineering graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	62	15.3%
Asian	28	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	69	17.1%
Black or African American	4	1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%
Two or More Races	2	0.5%
Race Unknown	4	1.0%
International Students	234	57.9%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Computer Engineering Graduates Earn?

The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of Other Computer Engineering graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$82,085
4 years	$94,356
5 years	$109,878

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $109,878 — roughly 34% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Other Computer Engineering Programs

Online study are documented by IPEDS for Other Computer Engineering. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Associate’s	1	0
Master’s	2	0

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Other Computer Engineering Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Other Computer Engineering graduates earn a median of $94,356 four years after completion — roughly 148% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Computer Engineering	14.09
Computer Engineering, General	14.0901
Computer Hardware Engineering	14.0902
Computer Software Engineering	14.0903
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General	14.0201
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other	14.0299
Agricultural Engineering	14.0301
Architectural Engineering	14.0401
Astronautical Engineering	14.0202
Biochemical Engineering	14.4301
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering	14.0501
Biological/Biosystems Engineering	14.4501

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.