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Computer Engineering at DePaul University

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, take a look at what DePaul University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 computer engineering degrees were granted at DePaul University.

Online Class Availability at DePaul University

Online coursework is an option at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from DePaul University

Students who complete DePaul University’s Computer Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$86,090
2 years	$84,653
3 years	$98,092
4 years	$116,216
5 years	$121,831

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Engineering graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $116,216, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 62% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at DePaul University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at DePaul University are 15% women (4) and 85% men (22).

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at DePaul University

Of the 26 master’s computer engineering graduates at DePaul University, 15% were women (4) and 85% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at DePaul University, 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 DePaul University

The Computer Engineering program at DePaul University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Software Engineering	26

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at DePaul University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Engineering majors, 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

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.