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2023 Most Popular Computer Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

11 Colleges
$70,089 Avg Salary
$24,873 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Engineering Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 533 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer engineering is the #57 most popular major in Virginia.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Computer Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Engineering program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the most popular school in Virginia for computer engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

About 16% of the students majoring in CE at the school are women while 84% are male.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $505.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for computer engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

About 15% of the students majoring in CE at the school are women while 85% are male.

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#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for computer engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.

Of the 40 students majoring in CE at GMU, 93% are male and 8% are female.

CE majors at GMU take out an average of $25,342 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Virginia Commonwealth University is a great place for computer engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. VCU is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond.

Of the 27 students majoring in CE at VCU, 96% are male and 4% are female.

Read full report on Computer Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University

#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Old Dominion University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer engineering schools in Virginia. Old Dominion is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.

About 12% of the students majoring in CE at the school are women while 88% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CE majors at Old Dominion accumulate an average of around $21,747 in student debt.

Read full report on Computer Engineering at Old Dominion University

#6

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. CNU is a small public school located in the city of Newport News.

Of the 18 students majoring in CE at CNU, 89% are male and 11% are female.

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#7

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer engineering students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Virginia State is a small public school located in the large suburb of Petersburg.

Of the 15 students majoring in CE at Virginia State, 73% are male and 27% are female.

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#8

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.

Full Computer Engineering at Liberty University Report

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. UVa - Wise is a small public school located in the town of Wise.

Full Computer Engineering at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Report

#10

Hampton University

Hampton, VA

Hampton University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer engineering programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Hampton, Hampton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 3 students majoring in CE at Hampton, 67% are male and 33% are female.

Full Computer Engineering at Hampton University Report

Best Computer Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 359
North Carolina 511
Florida 944
Tennessee 100
Kentucky 162
South Carolina 157
Louisiana 26
Arkansas 45
Alabama 292
Mississippi 69
West Virginia 42

Computer Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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