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Computer Engineering at University of California-Riverside

If you are interested in studying Computer Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Riverside. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Riverside sits in Riverside, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 computer engineering degrees were granted at University of California-Riverside.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Riverside

Distance learning is available at University of California-Riverside. Of 26,384 students, 263 (1%) studied exclusively online and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at University of California-Riverside

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#17 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#22 of 28
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#22 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#27 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#62 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#117 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from University of California-Riverside

Those who finish University of California-Riverside’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	$67,571
2 years	$69,617
3 years	$84,080
4 years	$100,678
5 years	$117,682

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Engineering graduates from University of California-Riverside take home a median $100,678, compared with $57,708 for all University of California-Riverside graduates — about 74% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Engineering graduates from University of California-Riverside is $25,083.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at University of California-Riverside are 17% women (17) and 83% men (82).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Of the 42 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at University of California-Riverside, 14% were women (6) and 86% were men (36).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	8
Asian	21
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 76% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Among the 57 master’s computer engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Riverside, 19% were women (11) and 81% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	8
International (Nonresident)	47

Minority students account for 14% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, 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-Riverside

This Computer Engineering program at University of California-Riverside includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	99

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Computer Engineering program at University of California-Riverside pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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.