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Doctor’s Degrees in Computer Engineering

386 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 69 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in CE. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 73.6% of CE graduates were international students.

Education Levels of CE Majors

In 2020-2021, 386 earned their doctor's degree in CE. This makes it the 60th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in CE at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5,020
Doctor’s Degree 386
Graduate Certificate 151

Earnings of CE Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for CE students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in CE. About 79.5% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 307
Women 79
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The racial-ethnic distribution of CE doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 62
International Students 284
Other Races/Ethnicities 15
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There are 69 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in CE. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
36 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for CE students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The CE program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 36 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

28 Yearly Graduations
18% Women

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CE. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their doctor's degree in CE from Ohio State.

20 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CE. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. The CE program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#4

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
19 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Notre Dame. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their doctor's degree in CE from Notre Dame. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

#5

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
17 Yearly Graduations
6% Women

Northeastern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CE. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to CE majors at Northeastern.

#6

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
16 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CE. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to CE majors at Texas A&M College Station. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

#7

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
14 Yearly Graduations
29% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to CE majors at UCONN.

#8

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
12 Yearly Graduations
17% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Delaware. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to CE majors at UD.

#9

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
11 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CE. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in CE from UofSC. About 18% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
10 Yearly Graduations
10% Women

Iowa State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CE. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to CE majors at Iowa State.

#11

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
9 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Cruz is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CE. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in CE from UC Santa Cruz. About 11% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in CE from Virginia Tech. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CE. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to CE majors at ASU - Tempe.

#11

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CE. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in CE from Iowa. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#11

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CE. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to CE majors at UCF. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#16

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
7 Yearly Graduations

The 16th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,346 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year. The CE program at Florida Institute of Technology awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

7 Yearly Graduations
14% Women

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CE. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. The CE program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#18

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for CE majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn University. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. The CE program at Auburn University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

6 Yearly Graduations
17% Women

University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CE. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,923 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,625 per year. The CE program at University of Nevada - Reno awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#18

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Boston University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CE. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The CE program at Boston University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to CE that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electrical Engineering 2,179
Mechanical Engineering 1,634
Biomedical Engineering 1,096
Chemical Engineering 1,087
Civil Engineering 1,086

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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