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Computer Engineering at University of California-Los Angeles

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Engineering, consider the program at University of California-Los Angeles. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of California-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 107 computer engineering degrees were granted at University of California-Los Angeles.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Los Angeles

Many students take online classes at University of California-Los Angeles. Of 47,335 students, 785 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,535 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at University of California-Los Angeles

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Los Angeles’s Computer Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#7 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#8 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#15 of 230
Best Value	California	#19 of 28
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#25 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#40 of 229

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from University of California-Los Angeles

Students who complete University of California-Los Angeles’s Computer Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$110,139
2 years	$97,071
3 years	$111,727
4 years	$128,131
5 years	$191,628

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Engineering graduates from University of California-Los Angeles report median earnings of $128,131, compared with $79,139 for all University of California-Los Angeles graduates — about 62% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Engineering graduates from University of California-Los Angeles is $14,103.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Engineering graduates at University of California-Los Angeles, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at University of California-Los Angeles are 20% women (21) and 80% men (86).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Los Angeles

Among the 106 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Los Angeles, 20% were women (21) and 80% were men (85).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	55
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	19
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at University of California-Los Angeles

Of the 1 master’s computer engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Los Angeles, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, higher than 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 University of California-Los Angeles

The Computer Engineering program at University of California-Los Angeles offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	106
Other Computer Engineering	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Engineering program at University of California-Los Angeles pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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.