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Computer Engineering at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

If you are interested in studying Computer Engineering, consider the program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

North Dakota State University-Main Campus sits in Fargo, ND.

During the most recent reporting year, 39 computer engineering degrees were granted at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Online Class Availability at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Many students take online classes at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Among 11,952 students, 1,054 (9%) studied exclusively online and 6,029 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	North Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#92 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#93 of 229

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	North Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#92 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#93 of 229

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Those who finish North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s Computer Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$72,828
3 years	$93,292
4 years	$107,333

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer Engineering graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $107,333, compared with $64,804 for all North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates — about 66% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $21,511.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Engineering graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are 13% women (5) and 87% men (34).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Of the 24 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (22).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Among the 11 master’s computer engineering graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 18% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 12%.*

Computer Engineering Doctoral Program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Of the 2 doctoral computer engineering degrees awarded at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering doctoral degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus

The Computer Engineering program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	23
Software Engineering	16

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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.