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Computer Engineering at California State University-Northridge

Computer Engineering at California State University-Northridge

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Northridge is located in Northridge, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 62 computer engineering degrees were granted at California State University-Northridge.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Northridge

Many students take online classes at California State University-Northridge. Among 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at California State University-Northridge

Use these rankings to compare California State University-Northridge’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #3 of 28
Best Value Far Western (Region) #3 of 36
Best Value Nationwide #10 of 229
Best Schools (Quality) California #21 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #26 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #105 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from California State University-Northridge

Graduates of California State University-Northridge’s Computer Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Engineering at California State University-Northridge
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $64,319
2 years $71,015

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Engineering graduates from California State University-Northridge comes in at $19,548.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Engineering graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at California State University-Northridge are 19% women (12) and 81% men (50).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge

Of the 35 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at California State University-Northridge, 17% were women (6) and 83% were men (29).

California State University-Northridge gender breakdown of Computer Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 14
Black / African American 1
Asian 5
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Engineering majors at California State University-Northridge

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge

Among the 27 master’s computer engineering graduates at California State University-Northridge, 22% were women (6) and 78% were men (21).

California State University-Northridge gender breakdown of Computer Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 5
International (Nonresident) 15
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Engineering majors at California State University-Northridge

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, above the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at California State University-Northridge

The Computer Engineering program at California State University-Northridge breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Engineering 50
Software Engineering 12

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Computer Engineering program at California State University-Northridge go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists $117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists $117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Software Developers $76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers $63,909
Computer Network Architects $63,411

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