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Computer Engineering Schools in Virginia

533 CE students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Computer Engineering is the 57th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Engineering Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 379
Master’s Degree 141
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CE majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 42.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.3%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Computer Engineering Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 81,830 people employed in jobs related to a CE degree, compared to 1,747,730 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Engineering Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a CE grad in the state is $119,860, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer CE degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
247 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of the teachers are full time.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 53% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,712 a year. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,015 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $17,204.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $25,855. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Virginia State. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,021 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,947 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,789. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

#9

Liberty University

Lynchburg
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,492 a year. This private school has an average net price of $29,382.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,905 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Computer Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers CE majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 33% $109,740
Engineering Professors 19% $0
Systems Software Developers 15% $117,400
Computer Network Architects 11% $121,390
Computer Hardware Engineers 11% $120,770
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $148,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Mechanical Engineering 947
General Engineering 647
Civil Engineering 616
Electrical Engineering 604
Aeronautical Engineering 272
Biomedical Engineering 269
Industrial Engineering 265
Chemical Engineering 231

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