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Computer Engineering at Villanova University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Villanova University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Villanova University is in Villanova, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 72 computer engineering degrees were awarded at Villanova University.

Studying Online at Villanova University

Online coursework is an option at Villanova University. Of 10,041 students, 1,069 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,768 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at Villanova University

Rankings can help you compare Villanova University’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#5 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 31
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#13 of 13
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#30 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#43 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#225 of 229

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Villanova University

Graduates of Villanova University’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	$80,893
2 years	$72,214
3 years	$85,108
4 years	$111,769
5 years	$115,714

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Engineering graduates from Villanova University earn a median of $111,769, compared with $95,421 for all Villanova University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates from Villanova University is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Engineering graduates at Villanova University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at Villanova University are 26% women (19) and 74% men (53).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Villanova University

Of the 47 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at Villanova University, 26% were women (12) and 74% were men (35).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	36
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Villanova University, lower than the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at Villanova University

Of the 24 master’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Villanova University, 25% were women (6) and 75% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 29% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at Villanova University, 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 Villanova University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	55
Computer Hardware Engineering	1
Software Engineering	16

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at Villanova University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.