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Computer Engineering at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Engineering, take a look at what University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is in Mayaguez, PR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 86 computer engineering degrees were granted at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.

Studying Online at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Many students take online classes at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. Of 10,618 students, 70 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,188 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Use these rankings to compare University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Outlying Areas (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Puerto Rico	#1 of 3
Best Value	Outlying Areas (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Value	Puerto Rico	#2 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#63 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#183 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Students who complete University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez’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
1 year	$72,440
2 years	$71,734
3 years	$77,955
4 years	$83,890
5 years	$95,065

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Engineering graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez report median earnings of $83,890, compared with $50,937 for all University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates — about 65% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $10,300.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are 13% women (11) and 87% men (75).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Among the 84 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, 12% were women (10) and 88% were men (74).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	77
Unknown	7

Minority students account for 92% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Of the 2 master’s computer engineering degrees awarded at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, 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 Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

The Computer Engineering program at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	33
Software Engineering	53

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Computer Engineering program at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez work across a variety of fields. 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.