Computer Engineering Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Computer Engineering is offered at 368 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Computer Engineering.
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Education Levels of Computer Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 19,986 degrees were awarded toComputer Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 181 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 218 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,158 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,008 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 413 |
Earnings of Computer Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Computer Engineering of $94,356 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,085 |
| 4 years | $94,356 |
| 5 years | $109,878 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Computer Engineering majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Computer Engineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 426 colleges that offer a associate degree in Computer Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Northeastern University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,233 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 635 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 511 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 510 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 508 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 417 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Clara University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 409 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 397 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 392 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 370 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Engineering. This school awarded 316 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their associate degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 256 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 239 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 217 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Computer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 214 associate degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Computer Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering, General | 13,508 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 5,994 |
| Computer Engineering, Other | 404 |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 80 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Engineering that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
| Engineering, General | 13,411 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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